Susquehanna State Park, MD

We hope to enjoy the spectacular bluebell and trillium display along the Susquehanna River. This will be a nature identification hike taking note of the birds and wildflowers.

Driving Directions: For carpooling, arrive ready to leave at 8:50 a.m. at the park and ride near the UD stadium or meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Deer Creek picnic area in Susquehanna State Park. From Newark, take I-95 south over the Susquehanna River. Look for Exit 89, Rt. 155 West. Follow 155 West to Rt. 161, where you turn right, following the State Park sign. Turn right onto Rock Run Road, again following the State Park sign. Follow signs for the historic area, and at the T by the river, go left toward the picnic area. Drive along the river some distance. The main entrance is on the left. All drivers must stop at the entrance and get a ticket for their cars, even if you have a Maryland State Park Pass. Parking fee for Maryland residents w/o park pass is $2; out of state fee for hikers w/o a pass is $4.

From I-95 at Newark/Elkton Road follow I-95 south 19.3 miles to Exit 89 for MD 155 West. In about 0.4 miles turn right on Earlton Road N, about 0.1 mile slight right onto Webster-Lapidum Road, About 1.2 miles a slight left onto Quaker Bottom Road, another 0.8 miles slight left to stay on Quaker Bottom Road. About 0.5 miles right on Rock Run Road, another 0.2 miles right to stay on Rock Run Road. At the end of the road, turn left on Stafford Road. In 1.4 miles Deer Creek Picnic area is on the left.