Lock 60 · Mont Clare, Pennsylvania
The Schuylkill Canal Association has protected and restored the historic Lock 60 canal since 1985, through volunteers, members, and community partnerships.
1985
Founded
60
Acres of Canal Park
25,000+
Annual Visitors
40+
Years of Preservation
Our Mission
We preserve, maintain, and restore the Schuylkill Canal and its surrounding lands, encouraging public enjoyment, educating visitors about the canal's rich history, and providing a setting for passive recreation along the towpath.
Lock 60, Mont Clare. Bridge and miter gates reconstructed 2004-05. Photo: J Clear, CC BY-SA 3.0
Explore Lock 60
Hike, bike, fish, canoe, or simply walk the towpath. No admission, no charge. Just the canal and the open air.
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Explore Lock 60, the Locktender's House, and learn how the Schuylkill Navigation System shaped Pennsylvania's past.
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From Annual Canal Day to the Canoe Classic, our events bring the community together around a shared love of the canal.
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Membership starts at just $25 a year. Your support funds towpath maintenance, historical programming, restoration projects, and community events.
