0001343682 00000 n 0 Easier parking on Ephrata side. 0001241390 00000 n NLCRPD is providing an advisory that camping is prohibited on the Warwick Township portion of the rail trail. I have 5 kids and they all are able to walk this trail. Great for walking or jogging or for a quick short ride. 0001342765 00000 n Downloadable maps of the trail are available online and show available parking, rest stops, points of interest and more. 0001250279 00000 n 0001350133 00000 n We have a lot of hopes for our trail system. 0001342891 00000 n 0001262606 00000 n My wife and I learned of this trail last year and have walked on it in the Ephrata-Akron area a number of times. After time in Lititz we got back on the trail and got to Ephrata Linear parking lot in about 40 minutes. The coordinates that you can use in navigation applications to get to find Parking lot for Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail quickly are 40.1581663 ,-76.2230121 Josh Bontrager There is also a really cute little elf village near the rothsville portion in a shaded area on the side. 0001271962 00000 n 0000947206 00000 n Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. MLS# PALA2030504. Remember, this is our "first ride", so we weren't sure what to expect. 42 Reviews Length: 7.1 mi . Well maintained. (Groh) The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail splits the difference between Lancaster farmland and the wooded Linear Park of Ephrata. Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. I the returned back to the trail and followed it back all the way to Ephrata and was pleasantly surprised to see that that end of the trail leads to downtown. Only reason for the 4 stars versus 5 stars is the length. . 0001271962 00000 n . Upon your arrival, enjoy 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths, along with cozy living spaces and a country kitchen. Location: North of Landisville (Salunga Exit of Rt. 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. 0000311140 00000 n Contact: Michael A. Domin, AICPPrincipal PlannerLand Use and Transportation TeamLancaster County Planning Department150 N. Queen Street, Suite 320Lancaster, PA 17603domin@co.lancaster.pa.us(717) 299-8333, 150 N. Queen Street, Suite 320 Lancaster, PA 17603. South of Fulton Street, the trail enters lush, wooded areas as it passes light industrial factories and suburban-style homes. dog park in Ephrata. French Creek State Park Loop with Horseshoe Trail 6.1 mi 9.8 km 673' Up 205.1 m Up 673' Down 205.28 m Down. This middle section was opened to the public, yesterday , 12/28/2018. 0000945381 00000 n Easy to connect to the Warwick section on back roads. 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.. Content is subject to change at any time. a small seven space parking lot where the trail crosses at 78 East Queen Street in Ephrata. Parking lot for Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail is located in Lancaster County of Pennsylvania state. Liked the lights from Ephrata to Akron. go out explore, send photos!!!!!!!! We started in Ephrata at the parking lot near the monument. Railroad Park Rail Trail. Excellent ride for e-bikes. 322/Main Street in Ephrata. PLEASE finish it this will be one of the best trails around once complete!! 807 Wisteria Dr , Ephrata, PA 17522-2622 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $31,000. A small basketball court is located nearby,providing another reminder that this trail is intended to be a full-fledged "park." 0001242062 00000 n 5&G. Pull into the parking lot and you'll see our share to your left. 0001350133 00000 n When complete, the Rail Trail will contain nearly ten miles of developed trail and connect the four communities of Ephrata Borough, Akron Borough, Warwick Township and Lititz Borough. I would rather them just keeping the railroad then making a terrible trail which really isn't even a trail. Ephrata Township Community Park. This was our "first ride". 0.4 mi State: Alabama Concrete. It passes bridges, old tunnels, and other historic remnants of the areas past life in shipping. 319 Windmill Way #74 is served by 10 transit routes. 0001249867 00000 n Be sure not to miss the Gnome Village! It has been updated to show 2 electric car charging stations that are located in Ephrata Borough. Go 6.4 miles east, and take the exit toward PA 230/PA 341/Toll House Road. <]/Prev 1427198>> Availability Subscribe to Calendar Updates today February 12 February 18, 2023 The Conewago Recreation Trail is a former railroad that was repurposed in the 1980s. 52 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2515DD8FC6EB2F4BB3AA3FA8356603AD>]/Index[7 134]/Info 6 0 R/Length 194/Prev 1347552/Root 8 0 R/Size 141/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The Ephrata Rail Trail is our hometown favorite and is 4.1 miles in length connecting to the Warwick Rail Trail in Lititz. The trails also has beautiful views of Lancaster's characteristic farm landscapes. 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. by | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. All of these trails are shown on Explore PAs map of the Lititz-Warwick Trailway. $cAM T $6X8(0[lW.XNVJy-`62H`eL0%G4* I! Map of regional trails and the towns they connect. Transit. 0001241503 00000 n The surface is a combination of paved and crushed stone. 0001249867 00000 n The calendar below will have all WERT events/races listed. 0001295936 00000 n endstream endobj 8 0 obj <> endobj 9 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 3168.0 2448.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 10 0 obj <>stream 0001341158 00000 n Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. The 1675 sq.ft. Run. As a collaborative effort with the municipalities involved, and with the cooperation ofproperty owners along the way, this trail system was opened to the public on December 31, 2018. The trail is 7 miles long, so great for a leisurely bike ride or an ambitious walk/run. 0001241614 00000 n 0000785705 00000 n 0001245873 00000 n 0000944314 00000 n 0001341694 00000 n 0001264504 00000 n Sandwich 1. Lots of road crossings, but most people stopped for us. 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. Slate Cafe, 43 E. Main St.,. Unlike pedestrian crosswalks in urban areas, vehicles have the right-of-way at trail crossings and are not required to stop for you. Rail, Sea and Air 5. CRIMEWATCH Technologies, affiliates and subsidiaries are in no way responsible for accuracy, timeliness, or relevancy of the information populating this site. 0000457877 00000 n Although no more than 1500 long, this portion will give users a glimpse of the trail's past, railroad heritage, and provide access to numerous shops and restaurants in the borough's downtown. 0001246324 00000 n Download the CRIMEWATCH app and follow Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department. Lancaster County Planning Department, PA | Official Website Flashing lights have been installed at the crossing, but use caution!) Bathrooms are available in multiple locations along the trail. Parks near 307 Windmill Way #77 include Lititz Springs Park, Warwick Township Linear Park, and Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. 0001251332 00000 n Springfield 6. Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department, WARWICK RAIL TRAIL ADVISORY- CAMPING PROHIBITED, Lancaster County Forensic Services Reponse Team, Contact Northern Lancaster County Regional PD. Visit Rent. 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. Crushed stone and asphalt. 0001268779 00000 n The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. It also draws so many flies and other bugs that you feel like you're being pelted with sleet as you ride. 0001341562 00000 n No lawn, max 2 parking spaces. startxref 0001268779 00000 n WERT Rules & RegulationsWERT MapWERT Brochure, If your organization, company, or group would like to host an event using the WERT or WERT access points, please submit a request using the above link. There are plans to connect the as of yet unimproved sections west of Quarryville with Chester County's trail system. The trail then continues through farmland to Warwick, and is absolutely beautiful. 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. Smoothe path great for bikes, strollers, and wheelchairs. To reach the northern trailhead from the intersection of US 222 and US 422 northwest of Reading, take US 222 N for 5.6 miles. Very well developed and maintained, a relaxing walk on most any day. The Turkey Hill end has a study to extend it to the Northwest River Trail. Chickies Rock County Park 7 Hiking "This is a short hike to a nice overlook over the Susquehanna river. WERT Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail | Lititz PA It would be a 5 star trail for biking if it was paved. 0000944687 00000 n A friend and I rented bikes at the Dick Winter's Memorial off Fulton Street in Ephrata. 0000002766 00000 n Nice mix of hills, scenery, and pull offs to rest. The Warwick Township Municipal Authority also includes restrooms and the closest trail parking to the Lititz terminus. I'll be back. iJZiL J1"T 44scJ 2a#K> %g ~+4qRF}44H>d0-bWW~x>`M^L1?>d/{Y`YY|p?4Y_~+_ L( Y5 :>~\fE;mq4icHjp|NKH,nJh% -Y2J,)8TV]:Nd"MKM3#~OK~_373_+>C' x~x?1)>%_W4,G~V;9&vOiytp@JHxI4d%VtcUSh#TI&o?L(tEZiBv!L'+>QgZl P5|p]hUimQ_>Tc,Q s/=0d:Mk2bJy(*F03 Rode this trail on Wed. 1/2/19 starting in the early afternoon, the temperature was in the low 40s and it was overcast. Nearby bus routes include 12, 1E, and 33. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. The GLHP is a proposed trail that will combine on-road and off-road active transportation facilities and have a variety trail surfaces. Lititz is cute as a button for all kinds of shopping and history. Thrive. 0001341562 00000 n Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 4 h 47 min to complete. (Going straight takes you to a road). I have to mask up and wear goggles to keep them out of my eyes and mouth. The trash cans and doggie waste bags are great. 0001346953 00000 n var socialShareJs = new SocialShare(); Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. Lighted of night time use. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. 0001343019 00000 n Miamyah16. Altitude change. 0000945884 00000 n Started at the Millway crossing parking area. 7 0 obj <> endobj The Safe Harbor Railroad Trestle spans the Conestoga River on this trail. 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. well as the beautiful country For the number of snow events we get, there must be a couple of minutes in the snow removal schedules the take care of the trail. The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. This marker is located at the trail head to the Rail Trail. Rotary Trail. Amenities include private entrances, large closets, 24 hour emergency maintenance, and full size washer and dryers in select homes. 0001238741 00000 n Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Does anyone know when this section will re-open? Great mix of town and country scenery. It's a real bummer, but I suppose that's just the reality of the location. Ephrata Borough M a o r R i c h a r d D . 0001344867 00000 n Df Sl;M m*] Orland Park 1. I hope to ride this trail many times throughout the year. Currently, two sections of the trail have been completed. 0001342765 00000 n A view from the Warwick-Ephrata trail, which is more rural towards the Warwick side. Today's mild. At the other end, the hope is to extend the trail southwest to the Susquehanna River near Falmouth. (We walk this trail a lot!!) . %PDF-1.5 % 0001341821 00000 n Straight, flat, well paved or otherwise surfaced, and a relatively short round trip distance: The Warwick Trail is a great way to start the biking season. The WERT connects Lititz Borough, Warwick Twp, Ephrata Borough,. 0001341821 00000 n We would do it again if we are in the area! It's a great little trail, and my kids love stopping at the beautiful Warwick Twp park that the trail goes through. 0000003745 00000 n Having benches along the trail are great. 0000002706 00000 n 0001238741 00000 n The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. General Purpose Warning Light 8. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. For us, this was the perfect length. Parking is available at a number of locations along the trail. Very friendly people on the trail. The Best 10 Hiking near Ephrata, PA 17522 Sort:Recommended Online Booking 1. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. This is the trail I've ridden most often, as it is only a few minutes from my house. 283)See Map (PDF). Can't wait until it is completed. hbbd```b``~"m@$K0LA[,{ ]"5jNIfn.HW &A$LY0 The 980 sq. Extension southward from Pointivew Ave. to connect with a trail that officials in Akron and Ephrata and Warwick townships plan to construct along an additional 4 miles of the defunct rail line, is also anticipated. Many scenic vistas! A gravel trail passing through farmland. Ramon Rivera, left, of Manheim Township, and Jude Gemmell, of Lititz, walk along the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail in Warwick Township on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Great to be alive. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. find trail maps, reviews, photos & driving directions on traillink.com . Includes heat, water, sewer. 0001266554 00000 n It is used for recreation and as a corridor linking residential areas to schools, workplaces, and outdoor venues including Lititz Run Creek Greenway, a linear park that extends from Lititz to Warwick Township. Salem 2. We enjoyed another PA rail-trail. RonStief@lititzrec.com. That's wrong. Pay and Display Meter 1. 0000784356 00000 n Lighted (lit didn't look right)for the first 2.5 of those miles. A wonderful trail to walk and ride bike on. 0001344804 00000 n hb``Hf`a``f@@ HrP -~b/12O`p!{'Nb*E"D0:}OzqAuC4q XR;*>\a0bvi`1a $8,0i08p`>`vHI % +JW00H`= e=x H 2X02i` Z003@` I 0001342240 00000 n It is used for recreation and as a corridor linking residential areas to schools, workplaces, and outdoor venues including Lititz Run Creek Greenway, a linear park that extends from Lititz to Warwick Township. 314 ft. Altitude max. 0000003711 00000 n 0001341293 00000 n A few other bikes had water bottle holders. My wife and I rode the trail this morning. https://warwickrecreation.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/rulesregulations.pdf. For Sale - 35 W 4th Ave, Lititz, PA - $375,000. Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail Trail Access Guide NORTH Lancaster CountyChester York Berks Lebanon Dauphin Pennsylvania TRAIL LOCATION NORTH 0 0.5 1.0 2.0 Kilometers 0 0.5 1.0 2.0 Miles Legend Borough River/Lake/Stream Park Covered Bridge Proposed Parking Existing Parking Existing Restroom Proposed Restroom Municipal Border Trail Start Marker 0001295936 00000 n This trails is a popular trail that connects two cute northern Lancaster County small towns, Lititz and Ephrata. There are two restored 18th century buildings along the trail with interpretive signage to tell their story. We did the trail out to Oak St. then up to Newport Road. 0001241979 00000 n 0001341293 00000 n Parking for these trails is available at the Warwick Township Municipal Complex and at the John Bonfield Elementary School. Instead of following a railroad, the Northwest River Trail runs along an old canal route. To reach the trailhead at Prospect Road/T300 from I-283, take Exit 1A onto PA 283 E. Click HERE to view a map of the trail. Communities along the path are collaborating and working on their part of the trail to bring this vision to life. Went for a nice winter walk that included this trail. Saw a sign saying 'No Winter Maintenance'. Be safe! Lancaster County is rich with trails that connect from town to town and borough to borough. Still a great little trail, while too short to be a destination ride on it's own, there are several other nice trails nearby. I've lived in Lancaster County for nearly 20 years - I'm fine with the standard cow poo smell, but the liquid stuff is unbearable and it gets in your clothes, hair, and skin. 0000786185 00000 n A local bike company, has a bike rental station(via smartphone) at the Warwick township building at Clay Road. Current segments of the trail will be fully connected when the Martic Forge Trestle is repaired from a 2018 arson. We want to walk the trail in the Lititz-Warwick area next. The trail is a pleasant mix of small town "urban" and farmland and with all of the leaves off the trees there were some nice long views of the Lancaster County countryside as you climb and descend several small hills. Not sure there's a way to remedy it. Rockford 1. 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). Go 3.1 miles, and turn left into the trailhead parking lot. 0001259048 00000 n 4 102 Easy to make a loop in Akron to connect Lloyd H Roland Memorial Park 'East' of the trail on Main Street. This trail is now open from Lititz to Ephrata. Photos and Property Details for 35 W 4TH AVENUE, LITITZ, PA 17543. Our Active Transportation Plan promotes trails as an important part of our mission to connect Lancaster County. Weve walked 3 different sections so far & love how well maintained the trail is as Wait to cross roadways until there is no traffic and you can do so safely. May return when finished. Loved the paved sections. After this point, the trail becomes crushed stone and runs through farmland, though it still has some tree cover to keep your trip pleasant on a sunny day. There are also a few great places to dine (or order takeout) nearby. The trail runs 12.7 miles through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. but there is not a designated area-ie. Parking lots and restrooms are available at selected locations along the way.
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