Riverfront Park – Capital Area Greenbelt loop from Paxtang

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Riverfront Park – Capital Area Greenbelt loop from Paxtang

Easy

3.4

(24)

riders

Riverfront Park – Capital Area Greenbelt loop from Paxtang

01:59

34.5km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.37 km

Riverfront Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Riverfront Park is a beautiful park on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The park has paved bike paths, statues, memorials, multiple gardens and public art installations.

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10.3 km

Capital Area Greenbelt

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Capital Area Greenbelt is a 20-mile trail that loops around and through Harrisburg. At points, it runs alongside the Susquehanna River and through wooded and urban areas. A majority …

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17.0 km

View of Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot, there is a great view of the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge. It is an arch bridge that was completed in 1924. The bridge consists of 45 arches.

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17.7 km

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Hunter Mansion and Park has served many different purposes in its history: first as a war fort, a hub for frontier commerce, and then a private estate.

The mansion …

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34.5 km

End point

Parking

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