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The Williamsport Municipal Water Authority or more commonly referred to as the Water Shed is 11,000 acres located south of the city of Williamsport on the south side of the Susquehanna River. It can be reached by taking the Maynard Street exit off of Rt 180, heading south and crossing the river. Take a right onto Route 654 towards Duboistown. Take a left onto Valley Street and another left onto Mosquito Valley Road. (There is a sign pointing to the WMWA Filter Plant). Proceed to the end of the road (do not park in the paved circle – a parking ticket will await your return) and take a right down the hill to the parking area beyond the Filter Plant. The Water Shed is open from sunrise to sunset throughout the year, except during bear and deer season. Visitors are required to sign in on a clipboard which is conveniently placed on the front door to the Filter Plant. Visitors are requested to leave no evidence of their visit in the form of litter! There is easily 25 miles of mountain biking trails at the Watershed. The majority is double track – forest road type of riding. Most of the time you will be climbing or descending, but the grade is often gradual. There are a few more technical single track trails which can be a challenge, but all trails are rideable for those who are skillful. There are a series of trails on the Sulfur Spring Road side of the Watershed that are steeper and for those who ride the Power Line – beware that many a rear deraileur has paid with its life on this particular descent. Besides mountain bikers, families, hikers, and cross-country skiers (snow conditions permitting) can be found at the Water Shed, not to mention an abundance of game including deer, bear, turkey, fox, porcupines and rattle snakes. The Water Shed officials make special request that you do not harm the rattle snakes! No motorized vehicles, hunting, fishing, or camping is permitted however. You can reach the Filter Plant at 570-323-8608 although the personnel working there are working to keep the Williamsport drinking water pure and would prefer not have to respond to mountain bikers.
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