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Home Land Conservation WPC Preserves

Franklin Line Canal Natural Area

Series of islands in French Creek just upstream of Franklin. Access is from the water.

Location

Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County

Dates Acquired

2021

Size

Approximately 31 acres

Plan Your Visit

GPS Coordinates: 41.413879,-79.857182

Directions to the Preserve

Interactive Preserve Map

Location

Sugarcreek Borough, Venango County

Dates Acquired

2021

Preserve Size

Approximately 31 acres

Recreational Activities

Fishing
Paddling
Wildlife Watching
Birding

Preserve Search

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Available Activities
- Birding
- Camping
- Eating Area / Benches
- Fishing
- Hiking (Off-Trail)
- Hiking (Designated Trail)
- Horse Trail
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Paddling
- Scenic Overlook
- Universal Access / ADA Trail
- Wildlife Watching
Parking
- Designated Parking Area
Preserve Size (Acres)

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To help ensure an enjoyable experience for all at our preserves, we encourage you to plan ahead and review our guidelines, designed to help keep you, others and wildlife safe, and our preserves clean and natural by adhering to leave-no-trace principles.

Preserve Visitor Guidelines
Trail Accessibility Guidelines

Please note: there are no restroom facilities on our preserves.

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