0000945884 00000 n
A small section is dirt/small gravel but very easy to ride on. Literally takes you to downtown Ephrata but you can park and pick it up at many locations. Pull into the parking lot and you'll see our share to your left. 0001349130 00000 n
Parking lot for Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail - BusinessYab 0001241979 00000 n
0001340653 00000 n
Anxiously looking forward to the day I can do a night ride from Ephrata to Lititz and back without being on the road at all. A flight of stairs that branches off to the east provides acess to the Brickyard Trail, a walking path that extends through the valley before climing a steep hill to the adjacent development. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. 4 0 obj
<>
endobj
Birdsboro, PA. The hills were pretty easy, the gravel parts were not a problem at all and the weather was sunny and warm, with low humidity. 0001258665 00000 n
Parking lots and restrooms are available at selected locations along the way. The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. Your trek to Ephrata will be about 7 miles, with a round trip distance of . 0001344804 00000 n
The trail begins at a junction with the Mason-Dixon Trail in southern Lancaster county, at a parking area for Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal Lock 12, on the west bank of the Susquehanna River. Landmarks and Outdoors, Hiking Trail . I thought the bikes were very comfortable and even though I am 53 y/o - it was a comfortable 14 mile ride on the Warwick/Ephrata rail trail. 0000786185 00000 n
%PDF-1.5
%
0001263695 00000 n
It has a good mixture of sun and shade but keep sunblock handy for the little ones some stretches don't have shade. The trail is 7 miles long, so great for a leisurely bike ride or an ambitious walk/run. Another downside is the 11 road crossing that can be very challenging depending on time of day. 0001349066 00000 n
We have a lot of hopes for our trail system. It also provides valuable links between nearby subdivisions, and will eventually extend both westward to Lititz-Springs Park and eastward to the Ephrata Linear Park. RECOMMENDED ROUTE 19 ft. Altitude min. Currently, two sections of the trail have been completed. This newly opened section is easily accessible to the apartments adjacent to the trail,and since the section is lighted, provides another place for evening dogwalkers. A small basketball court is located nearby,providing another reminder that this trail is intended to be a full-fledged "park." We enjoyed another PA rail-trail.
Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail | Pennsylvania Trails | TrailLink Great for walking or jogging or for a quick short ride. Follow Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department. I'd like to give it 5 stars, because I'm sure many people work hard to maintain it. 0001295936 00000 n
Very nice maintained. 0001271662 00000 n
HOWEVER, we found some side trails, all paved that wound around between developments. S: -N$8\8+44\
0z Mr}Aw7I |$. Includes heat, water, sewer. Rehabilitation of 1.3 miles of Paxtang Parkway Trail and 2,400 feet of Parkway Creek in Harrisburg, and acquisition of about 916 acres of the Camp Tuckahoe Boy Scout Camp in York and Cumberland.
Downloadable maps of the trail are available online and show available parking, rest stops, points of interest and more. My favorite so far. It's a self-service bike rental for which you can pay online for 2 or 4 hours of use. Lancaster County is rich with trails that connect from town to town and borough to borough.
50+ Walking Trails in Lancaster County - Frugal Lancaster Crushed stone and asphalt. Near Lititz, Pennsylvania. Visit Rent. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. 0
0001342632 00000 n
This is the trail I've ridden most often, as it is only a few minutes from my house. 0001341694 00000 n
"A dog owner would enjoy that there are several parks and the rail trail for some variety in exercising your pooch. Most of all, we hope to connect as many trails and towns as possible. Located between Lititz and Ephrata, 100 ft off the Lititz/Ephrata Rail Trail. The next phase, slated to begin in mid-2010, will take the trail north of Main Street, past the old train station, to a caboose that the borough purchased from the Reading Railroad next to State Street. 124 S. State St. | Ephrata, PA 17522 | Ph: 717-738-9222 |. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail The recently completed Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail connects three of Lancaster County's most vibrant downtowns - Lititz, Akron and Ephrata - via an eight-mile trail along the former Reading and Columbia rail line. 0001342891 00000 n
It took 2.5 hours to ride the whole thing. This trails is a popular trail that connects two cute northern Lancaster County small towns, Lititz and Ephrata. scenery!! 0001085445 00000 n
Miamyah16. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 total baths. I was hoping it would go farther towards the pleasant downtown area in Lititz but feel that the streets are safe enough to travel to all of the shopping attractions in Lititz. startxref
35 W 4th Ave, Lititz, PA 17543 | MLS #PALA2030504 | Zillow The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. May return when finished.
PDF Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail - WordPress.com Please visit our About WRRC page to learn more about the organization. 0001341949 00000 n
Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail: Ephrata | Map, Guide - Pennsylvania Pekin 2. Only reason for the 4 stars versus 5 stars is the length. 0001344867 00000 n
Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail 7.1 miles, paved (some cinders), easy Warwick Township Lions Park 20 Twin Brook Road, Lititz paved, easy Warwick Township Municipal Park Clay Road, Lititz 0.62 miles, paved, easy West Earl Community Park Trail along Route 772, Brownstown (across road from Sylvan B Fisher Township Park) 1/2 mile, paved, easy It sits in a mostly agricultural area. Click on the image to view a larger printable version of the Trail Access Guide (the WERT Brochureis available in the menu to the left; however,the map in the brochure does not show the car charging stations), Lancaster County315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA 17543(717) 626-8900, Disclaimer | Government Websites by CivicPlus, WTMA (Warwick Township Municipal Authority), Warwick Emergency Services Commission (WESC), Northern Lancaster County RegionalPolice Department (NLCRPD), Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department (NLCRPD), Warwick Regional Recreation Commission (WRRC), Find information about animals on a residential property. startxref
15 groceries, 53 restaurants, 3 parks. 363 ft. 0001296212 00000 n
It was busy on a Saturday. It runs along Chiques Creek and is lined with trees. Location: Northwest of ElizabethtownSee Map (PDF). Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. 0000946851 00000 n
This section of the rail trail is a junction for several other trails in the community, more information can be found on the Lititz-Warwick Trailhead webpage on Explore PA. Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. I have to mask up and wear goggles to keep them out of my eyes and mouth. A family bicycles the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail in Lancaster County, PA, to get a dose of the outdoors during the coronavirus. At the other end, the hope is to extend the trail southwest to the Susquehanna River near Falmouth. The trails also has beautiful views of Lancasters characteristic farm landscapes. Chickies Rock County Park 7 Hiking "This is a short hike to a nice overlook over the Susquehanna river. And, our 6 yo grandson gave the dirt bike course a try We reversed direction at the cornfields, a little more than half-way on this shorter-than-most rail trails for a roundtrip of 8 miles..
WERT Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail | Lititz PA - Facebook ft. home is a 4 bed, 2.0 bath property. Although the completed portion of the trail currently begins in the parking lot next to the Ephrata Review building off E. Main Street, it is best accessed from a free, public parking lot off Fulton Ave. Find 18 photos of the 107 W Sunset Avenue home on Xome. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. A local bike company, has a bike rental station(via smartphone) at the Warwick township building at Clay Road.
Conestoga Trail System - Wikipedia CRIMEWATCH Technologies, affiliates and subsidiaries are in no way responsible for accuracy, timeliness, or relevancy of the information populating this site. View the TrailLink map for all options and detailed directions. Lititz is cute as a button for all kinds of shopping and history. I often exit of the trail onto Front street in Lititz and ride over to the Warwick/Lititz Linear park and then back for a 10 mile loop. The small section of the trail between Fulton Ave. and the Ephrata Review parking lot runs on an embankment behind the borough's municipal building and police department. Well done trail that, when completed, will be an excellent destination trail. The embankment yields to a small ravine as one travels further south on the Linear Park, passing behind more homes and a church, before finally ramping up to a small parking lot off Pointivew (signs specifically inform motorists that this parking lot is private and not intended for trail users). Ephrata Township is. Still a great little trail, while too short to be a destination ride on it's own, there are several other nice trails nearby. However, there are long stretches of the spring and summer that the Warwick half of the trail is simply not usable due to the overpowering odor of the liquid fertilizer that the local farmers use on the many fields lining the trail. Easier parking on Ephrata side. Always fully stocked with pooper baggies for the four legged walkers, and always quiet and clean. From Millway Road, the trail crosses Cocalico Creek and heads to a trailhead on East Meadow Valley Road, between Cocalico and Briar Hill Roads. The NLCRPD provides links to the information on the rail trail and a detailed explanation below. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. 0001342632 00000 n
All site content on the CRIMEWATCH portal is the specific and unquestionable property of the appropriate law enforcement agency that maintains, manages and administers content. 0000165069 00000 n
(Groh) The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail splits the difference between Lancaster farmland and the wooded Linear Park of Ephrata. 35 W 4th Ave , Lititz, PA 17543-2607 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $375,000. Go 6.4 miles east, and take the exit toward PA 230/PA 341/Toll House Road. Warwick Township added 5200 ft. going east from East Newport road to Picnic Woods road. 0000784856 00000 n
Warwick Township portion is mostly packed gravel - in good condition. $(document).ready(function () {
The Best 10 Hiking near Ephrata, PA 17522 - Yelp even the unpaved portions are pretty smooth. Very scenic and the trail is wide enough for walkers, bikes, and electric scooters. 0000000016 00000 n
Follow Warwick Regional Recreation Commission on WordPress.com, Lititz Springs Park (24 N Broad St. Lititz, PA 17543), Warwick Twp.
warwick school board members. There are plans for it to be connected to the Conewago Recreation Trail on the northwest end and to the Enola Low Grade Trail to the south. I also want to mention that there are bike rental options at either end of the trail that makes for a great option for non-owners.
Blog Ephrata Borough, PA CivicEngage General Purpose Warning Light 8.
NEW! Ephrata Rental Townhome w/ Balcony! - Home Rental in Ephrata Hl
y~nUS;rvp}{.4Y9. ft. home is a 2 bed, 1.0 bath property. Lots of road crossings, but most people stopped for us. 0001264782 00000 n
If you would like to comment on a pending project, select "Pending" under "Review Status", then click on the specific project record under "Query Status" to view details and submit comments.
WERT WARWICK TO EPHRATA RAIL TRAIL - 19 Photos - Yelp It would be a 5 star trail for biking if it was paved. This portion also has a more urban feel than the southern section, and gives users good views of downtown Ephrata and a nearby feed mill. It was OK, but we didn't expect to be riding along a main highway. 0001342765 00000 n
I would rather them just keeping the railroad then making a terrible trail which really isn't even a trail. At Millway Road in about 2.7 miles, parking and a restroom are available. Length: Current: 0 miles (Planned: 14 miles). With 2 of the worst traffic crossings on the Warwick Side. 0000946272 00000 n
An online map is available on the trail website. Green Hills Preserve - Natural Lands 1 Hiking Community Service/Non-Profit Mohnton Lighted (lit didn't look right)for the first 2.5 of those miles. Trail Description The Ephrata to Warwick Rail Trail is constructed along an abandoned section of the Reading Railroad. These regional trails took years of local collaboration and investment to create. MLS #pala2004820 When the rail line was built during the Civil War, there was debate about whether the terrain was suitable for a rail line and if cutting a mere 25 miles off a trip from New York to Washington, D.C., was worth the investment, particularly when a rail line already existed through Harrisburg. 0001263695 00000 n
The trail features a mild grade running across paved and unpaved sections. 0001245873 00000 n
Transit.
2 Beds 1 Bath Apartment - Property Rentals - Lititz, Pennsylvania Regional Rails-to-Trails | Warwick Township 0001266232 00000 n
Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail 23 Bypass (a.k.a. Went for a nice winter walk that included this trail. The map will also help indicate which portions of the trail are currently paved and unpaved.
Warwick Regional Recreation Commission | Parks, Pavilions, Fields Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way
of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. One last word of caution, some of the many Porta-Potties have doors that do not latch closed. h[ko+qw8!P#M
$j):{E()8{Q,bF31Le2cJXf3#%5. -5Ryf5F 0000311140 00000 n
0000785294 00000 n
Colonial and Fulton Manor are close to the Lloyd Roland Memorial Park, Nissley Acres Park, and Weisers Market. 406 ft. Altitude start. Places. In other words, they support all kinds of Active Transportation. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. It could also be extended south to a proposed trail called the Swarr Run Greenway in East Hempfield Township. Rail, Sea and Air 5. 0000946851 00000 n
This portion of trail is paved and lit. Less than a mile away, get to know the neighborhood with a stroll in Ephrata Park or a bike ride along the local rail trail. There is also a little cafe at the intersection not far from the trail so if you want a special treat when you are done, its perfect. It's a great little trail, and my kids love stopping at the beautiful Warwick Twp park that the trail goes through. 0000000016 00000 n
It was a lovely day so there were a lot of people on the trail, but not too many people that we had difficulty navigating the trail. 0001343082 00000 n
35 W 4th Ave, Lititz, PA 17543 - MLS PALA2030504 - Coldwell Banker Restaurants near Heritage Rail Trail County Park 400 Mundis Race Rd, York, PA 17406-9721 Read Reviews of Heritage Rail Trail County Park Sponsored Stanley's Trail Side 20 reviews 392 E Front St "Fantastic burgers" 12/22/2019 "Awesome Family Owned Place" 12/08/2019 Cuisines: American Bar Barbecue Seafood Steakhouse Left Bank Restaurant & Bar MLS # 0001269131 00000 n
NLCRPD is providing an advisory that camping is prohibited on the Warwick Township portion of the rail trail. 0000786428 00000 n
Short. Also, appreciated the Warwick Municipal building and park with bathrooms, good parking..and very friendly people along all the trails. %PDF-1.5
%
0001271076 00000 n
The trail starts at Broad Street in Lititz Borough, and then extends along the former Reading Railroad corridor, and ends at West Chestnut Street in Ephrata Borough. Nearing completion. The map below illustrates the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT). 0000947206 00000 n
Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. Having benches along the trail are great. It has gotten longer. The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) is an incredible way to experience Ephrata's incredible natural beauty in a new way. Well maintained. You'll ride over a bridge, some of the . 0001342514 00000 n
Very friendly people on the trail. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. Peoria 4. Bathrooms are available in multiple locations along the trail. It's a do-over. Exit at SR 61 S toward Tuckerton. We had no issues getting the bikes adjusted to our height. The apartments also border the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. Local officials plan to extend the Linear Park in both directions in the near future. 0001251647 00000 n
4.3 miles. I rode the entire trail on my road bike and had no problem with the gravel section, but I might not be able to say that shortly after a rain. 3.8 (5) . Current segments of the trail will be fully connected when the Martic Forge Trestle is repaired from a 2018 arson. This marker is located at the trail head to the Rail Trail. Be safe! Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) Features Benches Landscaping Site Lighting Trash Receptacles Approximately 8 miles of trail connecting Lititz Borough, Warwick Township, Akron Borough, Ephrata Township and Ephrata Borough. 0001343619 00000 n
Construction on the bridge in the center is complete. 0001271962 00000 n
283)See Map (PDF). The 1,620 sq. Lancaster County Central Park Nearby bus routes include 12, 1E, and 33. 0000946272 00000 n
W n t e r s M e m o r i a l T r a i l Bridge Hope Meadow Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail Trail Access Guide eg nd Borough River/Lake/Stream Park Covered Bridge Proposed Parking Restroom Proposed Restroom Municipal Border Trailhead 8 Mile Marker Feature Undeveloped Trail Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail .