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==Recreation== The [[Lower Trail (Pennsylvania)|Lower Trail]] (pronounced like "power") is a [[rail trail]] that passes through Williamsburg. The Williamsburg trailhead allows the user to access to [[Alexandria, Pennsylvania|Alexandria]], {{convert|11|mi|0}} east, and Flowing Springs, {{convert|5|mi|0}} west. The trail is crushed limestone (paved through and near the borough) with grass on both sides. The Lower Trail offers access to the [[Frankstown Branch Juniata River|Frankstown Branch]] along much of its length. The river is a prime fishing location for trout and other game fish. Many historical points of interest, especially involving the [[Pennsylvania Canal]] and the Pennsylvania Railroad, are located along the trail. Other trailheads are in [[Ganister, Pennsylvania|Ganister]] and Mount Etna.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rttcpa.org/|title=Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania - Featuring the Lower Trail|website=www.rttcpa.org}}</ref> The [[Mid State Trail (Pennsylvania)|Mid State Trail]] overlaps the Lower Trail in Williamsburg and exits via borough streets to the ridgetop of [[Tussey Mountain]]. The trail is marked with red-orange blazes on utility poles through the borough and Woodbury Township. Once off-road, the blazes appear on trees along the trail. The trail runs from the [[New York (state)|New York]] line to the [[Maryland]] line, with planned extensions both north and south. There are also a few spur trails on the system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://hike-mst.org/|title=Mid State Trail: Pennsylvania's Wildest Trail|website=hike-mst.org}}</ref> The Upper Juniata River Water Trail passes through Williamsburg. Currently mapped from the Juniata's confluence with the [[Susquehanna River|Susquehanna]] up to Flowing Spring, the water trail offers boaters, especially canoe and kayak enthusiasts, over {{convert|120|mi}} of river recreation. There is a carry-in/out boat access point in Williamsburg at the Lower Trail trailhead. Trail managers are looking to extend the trail upstream to the White Bridge behind [[Geeseytown, Pennsylvania|Geeseytown]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mainlinecanalgreenway.org/water_trails_juniata.shtml |title=Pittsburgh-To-Harrisburg Main Line Canal Greenway |access-date=2013-07-12 |archive-date=2015-07-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705205023/http://www.mainlinecanalgreenway.org/water_trails_juniata.shtml |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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