Established in 1992 and covering 176 acres, the Heritage Rail Trail County Park is 27 miles long and runs north from the Mason Dixon line just south of the Borough of New Freedom through Glen Rock, Hanover Junction, and Seven Valleys, through the Howard Tunnel to the Colonial Courthouse in the City of York.

2024年4月22日 · This map is designed to indicate where public drinking fountains are located along the trail. Other helpful features are added.

2024年4月22日 · Heritage Rail Trail County Park extends more than twenty-one miles, winding through scenic areas of southern York County. The ADA trail is a 10-foot wide, compacted-stone surface designed for hiking, bicycling, running, horseback riding, as well as winter sports such as cross country skiing and snow shoeing.

The York County Heritage Rail Trail [4] is located along railroad tracks built during the nineteenth century as part of the Northern Central Railroad (NCR). The NCR was an important link between Washington, D.C., and points along the northern path to Lake Ontario and upstate New York.

The York County Rail Trail Authority is dedicated to preserving and enhancing York County’s rail trail system.

Extending approximately 30 miles between the City of York and the Mason-Dixon Line, the trail weaves through 11 municipalities and connects to the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail in Maryland. With an easy grade, 10-foot-wide paths of compacted stone and asphalt – also ADA-accessible – the trail offers an enjoyable journey for everyone.

York County Heritage Rail Trail Park Established in 1992 and covering 176 acres, the Heritage Rail Trail County Park is 27 miles long and runs north from the Mason Dixon line just south of the Borough of New Freedom through Glen Rock, Hanover Junction, and Seven Valleys, through the Howard Tunnel to the Colonial Courthouse in the City of York.

This 22 mile rail trail begins in York and ends at the PA-MD state line. The trail goes alongside the railroad that was built in the 1800's and was in use through 1972. The crushed stone trail makes the soothing crackling sound.

4 天之前 · Enjoy this 21.0-mile point-to-point trail near York, Pennsylvania. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

The Heritage Rail Trail is being extended over 6 miles to John Rudy County Park. At this time, ap-proximately 5.5 miles of it has been completed from John Rudy Park to S. George Street in York. Horse are prohibited on the Northern Extension. Future plans will extend the rail trail to Colonial Court House in York. Once that is completed, there