Description

Turkey Hill Trail is full of spectacular vistas of the Susquehanna. Sections of the forest are comprised of a variety of mature hardwoods common in secondary successional habitats. The world's largest pawpaw patch north of the 39th Latittude is just a 10 minute hike from the northern trailhead. Also, there is a large variety of birds and other fauna found on the property. The abundance of sassafras, oaks and maples make this a spectacular fall foliage hike. The trailhead starts at Wissler's Run and moves along the ridges up to Highville Fire Station.

Directions to the Turkey Hill Trail

The Turkey Hill Trail is located in Manor Township.

Take PA. Route 999 (Blue Rock Road) west to River Road in Washington Boro. Go left (southeast) for approximately one and a half miles to the Conservancy sign and small parking lot on the right for the northern end trailhead.

To go to the southern trailhead continue on River Road passed the parking area for the northern trailhead, up the hill turn left to stay on River Road. After about ¼ mile, the road curves to the left, but be sure to continue on River Road which curves to the right. Continue until you come to the Highville fire station on the right, turn into the fire station lot and drive behind the firehouse and park in the Manor Township Park parking lot. To access the trail, follow the fence line keeping it on your right. When you reach the far side of the landfill and start heading down hill look for the yellow flagging going into the woods on the left.