Parking lots and restrooms are available at selected locations along the way. 0001342374 00000 n 0001254858 00000 n Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail trail Lititz, Akron, Ephrata Ideal Bike Type: Gravel or Hybrid Distance: 7.1 one way Our local rail-trail. No lawn, max 2 parking spaces. Built from a converted right-of-way of the Reading Railroad, the WERT connects Ephrata with several nearby communities via a well-maintained trail. Warwick side has Small crushed limestone that just cakes on chains and bikes. first time on this trail. 363 ft. Smoothe path great for bikes, strollers, and wheelchairs. 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. One end starts in the middle of ephrata where all the reuse-it shops are so if you are into shopping consignment then it is an awesome trail to start shopping drop your stuff off and then start. NLCRPD is providing an advisory that camping is prohibited on the Warwick Township portion of the rail trail. 0001346953 00000 n The WERT connects Lititz Borough, Warwick Twp, Ephrata Borough,. 4 0 obj <> endobj 0000945573 00000 n Ride into Ephrata is paved and lighted. It connects three towns: Lititz, Akron, and Ephrata. In another 2.4 miles, youll pass through the Warwick Township Municipal Authority on Clay Road. Great for walking or jogging or for a quick short ride. Location: From east end of Lititz Borough to Ephrata BoroughSee Map (PDF), Surface: Mostly Crushed Stone, some Paved. Maybe just trying to avoid the legal liability. It has been updated to show 2 electric car charging stations that are located in Ephrata Borough. 0001345206 00000 n We enjoyed another PA rail-trail. Go 3.1 miles, and turn left into the trailhead parking lot. 0000945381 00000 n Currently, the trail runs just over 7.5 miles through the three aforementioned boroughs, as well as Ephrata and Warwick townships. 0001350133 00000 n 0000787039 00000 n In the coming years the Lititz-Warwick Trailway will connect with the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail currently constructed through the boroughs of Ephrata and Akron to create nearly 10 miles of trail to connect the four communities. Lititz is cute as a button for all kinds of shopping and history. 0001344320 00000 n They do intend to develop this into a bikeway so that one will be able to bike from Ephrata Borough (which paved it's existing segment last year) to Lititz Borough. startxref Lighted of night time use. We had the pork sandwich, delicious! 0001250279 00000 n 0001254858 00000 n twin home is a 4 bed, 2.0 bath unit. Be safe! 0001349066 00000 n Follow Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department. Thanks to the completed paving in 2020, this trail is great for a wide range of users. Park Ridge 1. Beautiful ride through the country side. 0000626219 00000 n 0000945884 00000 n 0000002336 00000 n The one thing we are waiting on is for them to finish it.. Another downside is the 11 road crossing that can be very challenging depending on time of day. 0001342374 00000 n Transit. Located between Lititz and Ephrata, 100 ft off the Lititz/Ephrata Rail Trail. Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. Schaumburg 5. Our Active Transportation Plan promotes trails as an important part of our mission to connect Lancaster County. 0000002766 00000 n Saw a sign saying 'No Winter Maintenance'. 4 102 Experience this 14.9-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. have been completed from the Akron Borough line to Millway road in Ephrata Township. spoke with one of the maintenance men, near the Dick Winters memorial. 322/Main Street in Ephrata. Instead of following a railroad, the Northwest River Trail runs along an old canal route. 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. Always fully stocked with pooper baggies for the four legged walkers, and always quiet and clean. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a surge of new users. 0001251332 00000 n You'll ride over a bridge, some of the . 0001249867 00000 n 0001340653 00000 n Maritime Light Buoy 4. Birdsboro, PA. 4.3 miles. Confusing at times, especially in Ephrata and alittle bit in Lititz. Availability Subscribe to Calendar Updates today February 12 February 18, 2023 We started in Ephrata at the parking lot near the monument. Visit Rent. The Goat Path) into a 16 ft. wide shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path. 0000785294 00000 n The apartments also border the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. It is in Warwick Township. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. 0000945884 00000 n The hills were pretty easy, the gravel parts were not a problem at all and the weather was sunny and warm, with low humidity. xref A small playground trailside offers shade and a few picnic tables with nearby porta-potty. Near Lititz, Pennsylvania. 0001344804 00000 n Head another 0.7 mile west on a trail that is once again paved and dead-ends at North Oak Street in Lititz. 0001350197 00000 n 0000165069 00000 n Portions of it are shaded by the tree canopy and there is also a gnome garden. It also shows parking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. Was on the trail on Fri. 10/14/2022. Undone. In the future, this trail could be accessible from Salunga. Trails beginning from A to E [ edit] A The 1,620 sq. 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. My husband and I rode the 7 miles out and back today from the Warwick municipal authority parking lot to Ephrata. 0001241739 00000 n Rail Trail: Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail. Orland Park 1. It heads all the way north to the city of Lebanon. 0001259048 00000 n 0001316513 00000 n 0001242062 00000 n Find it at: Artisan Mill Co. shops, 813 Rothsville Road, Lititz. https://warwickrecreation.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/rulesregulations.pdf. Ephrata Cloister is located 'West' of the Ephrata trailhead with numerous restaurants in the downtown area. Very nice maintained. 0000002766 00000 n 0001342632 00000 n Lighted (lit didn't look right)for the first 2.5 of those miles. Flag. Part of the trail project involves converting the abandoned Rt. 0001241854 00000 n 0001271662 00000 n We want to walk the trail in the Lititz-Warwick area next. 0001343682 00000 n var socialShareJs = new SocialShare(); 0001238741 00000 n Sandwich 1. There is a porta potty near the middle of the trail, and at the beginning near the elementary school, a small park near the Akron bridge and a small basketball court in the ephrata portion. Flag. Ephrata, PA 17522), 0 Block of East Queen St. Ephrata, PA 17522, Ephrata Linear Park / Winters Leadership Memorial located along and accessible from 200 Block of Railroad Ave. Ephrata, PA 17522. My wife and I rode the trail this morning. The other developed section of the rail trail extends from Clay Road in Warwick Township to Oak Street in Lititz Borough, with parking available at the Warwick Township Municipal Campus Park on Clay Road and at the John Bonfield Elementary School. Rail trails are multi-use paths offering, at a minimum, a combination of pedestrian and cycle recreation. From Millway Road, the trail crosses Cocalico Creek and heads to a trailhead on East Meadow Valley Road, between Cocalico and Briar Hill Roads. (* NOte, East Newport road is a very busy road! 0000784356 00000 n ft. home is a 2 bed, 1.0 bath property. Unlike pedestrian crosswalks in urban areas, vehicles have the right-of-way at trail crossings and are not required to stop for you. 0000457877 00000 n Liked the lights from Ephrata to Akron. . 0000786185 00000 n Photos and Property Details for 35 W 4TH AVENUE, LITITZ, PA 17543. 0 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. Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. Rail, Sea and Air 5. A friend and I rented bikes at the Dick Winter's Memorial off Fulton Street in Ephrata. The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. Click HERE to view a map of the trail. 0001344867 00000 n Roscoe 1. 1.78 mi State: Alabama Concrete. Well done trail that, when completed, will be an excellent destination trail. The trail travels through some scenic farmland as well as some neighborhoods. 0000784856 00000 n startxref It also draws so many flies and other bugs that you feel like you're being pelted with sleet as you ride. Remember, this is our "first ride", so we weren't sure what to expect. now for rental rates and other information about this property. Skokie 1. well as the beautiful country Located in Columbia, PA, just." more 2. My wife and I bought bikes over the winter. 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. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. 0000944687 00000 n MLS # PALA2030504 At Millway Road in about 2.7 miles, parking and a restroom are available. The trail is 7 miles long, so great for a leisurely bike ride or an ambitious walk/run. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. This marker is located at the trail head to the Rail Trail. S: -N$8\8+44\ 0z Mr}Aw7I |$. 0001345269 00000 n Df Sl;M m*] 0000947206 00000 n 0001342100 00000 n This extension would connect it to the Northwest River Trail. Our list of trails below details their current status, and our goals for where they will be expanded in the future. 7 0 obj <> endobj Our Lititz Bike Share & Rail Trail Experience is available from sunrise to sunset at Warwick Municipal Park, 315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Most of all, we hope to connect as many trails and towns as possible. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. 0001252586 00000 n A potentially dangerous spot is near the Warwick Township building, there is a black fence next to the trail that blocks your view around a turn. 0001266554 00000 n There are also a few great places to dine (or order takeout) nearby. CAUTION: YOU MUST STOP BEFORE CROSSING ANY PUBLIC ROAD! 0001343019 00000 n If you'd rather see the sights by bike, the scenic Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail offers more than 7 miles of asphalt and crushed stone surface for biking with no vehicle traffic. Upon your arrival, enjoy 4 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths, along with cozy living spaces and a country kitchen. (Groh) The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail splits the difference between Lancaster farmland and the wooded Linear Park of Ephrata. Short. Please check with the trail owner before you go. HOWEVER, we found some side trails, all paved that wound around between developments. He stated that they have a broom attachment for the skid loader that they use to brush aside all of the fallen black walnut husks on the paved sections. The map will also help indicate which portions of the trail are currently paved and unpaved. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. On the eastern side, Ephrata Borough is in the planning stages for an extension north to West Pine Street, with an estimated completion date of 2020. }); Approximately 8 miles of trail connecting Lititz Borough, Warwick Township, Akron Borough, Ephrata Township and Ephrata Borough. Lancaster County Central Park Love this trail. 0001241614 00000 n A porta potty is located there as well (no porta potty/restrooms at the Railroad Ave trailhead or the parking area at the Major Dick Winters memorial). The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. After time in Lititz we got back on the trail and got to Ephrata Linear parking lot in about 40 minutes. Great mix of town and country scenery. 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. Local officials plan to extend the Linear Park in both directions in the near future. Train for a 5 k, half marathon or a Leisurely bike ride on this trail thru preserved farms, and the heart of the 1900's industrial era of Ephrata. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. scenery!! The trail itself is great, was just very short. 0001341023 00000 n To the north, it continues into a wooded area of Lebanon County. At the other end, the hope is to extend the trail southwest to the Susquehanna River near Falmouth. 0001271076 00000 n 0001316260 00000 n In other words, they support all kinds of Active Transportation. Great to be alive. 319 Windmill Way #74 is served by 10 transit routes. We have a lot of hopes for our trail system. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. Parking and Trail Access. 0000946272 00000 n 0001241503 00000 n The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. 17540; 17557; 17543 . 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 0001251647 00000 n <]/Prev 1427198>> Pekin 2. 0000946851 00000 n Get to know this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Walk. From here, the trail takes you through downtown Ephrata before passing through mostly residential areas. Be sure not to miss the Gnome Village! Beside each other, not so great. Lots of road crossings, but most people stopped for us. 0000944314 00000 n 0001342765 00000 n 0001269131 00000 n Ephrata Township Community Park. 42 Reviews Length: 7.1 mi . In 2018 the 0.75-mile portion of trail in Warwick Township between a bridge at Cocalico Creek and East Meadow Valley Road was completed. As retired folks, although we are not in bad shape, we feel we need the exercise and just the chance to get out and enjoy the outdoors. 0001316260 00000 n Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 North Oak Street, Lititz PA 17543, United States of America. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Literally takes you to downtown Ephrata but you can park and pick it up at many locations. Rockford 1. 0.4 mi State: Alabama Concrete. Rotary Trail. Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department, WARWICK RAIL TRAIL ADVISORY- CAMPING PROHIBITED, Lancaster County Forensic Services Reponse Team, Contact Northern Lancaster County Regional PD. 0001271662 00000 n Run. It was busy on a Saturday. Location: Turkey Hill to Safe Harbor Railroad Trestle / Martic Forge Trestle to east end of Quarryville BoroughSee Maps (PDF), Length: Current: 15 miles (Planned: 29 miles), Surface: Crushed Stone with Unimproved Sections. 0001349066 00000 n 0001246324 00000 n 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. 0001347016 00000 n MLS # PLEASE finish it this will be one of the best trails around once complete!! Though the easternmost endpoint is located a bit farther north, at Hazel Alley and Acorn Alley, its best to begin your journey 0.5 mile along the trail at Ephrata Linear Park, where parking is available. 0001341694 00000 n It's a real bummer, but I suppose that's just the reality of the location. 0001245873 00000 n The Final segment from Rothsville road to Millway road, which requires redecking and fencing the bridge over the Cocalico Creek is expected to be completed in 2018. Built on an abandoned corridor of the Reading Railroad, the Lititz-Warwick Trailway traverses developed and agricultural land in this area. 0001258665 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n 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. 0001246324 00000 n As a newbie to riding a bike, but a long term hiker/walker, this is one of my favorite trail/bikeways. Bike. Current segments of the trail will be fully connected when the Martic Forge Trestle is repaired from a 2018 arson. 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. CRIMEWATCH Technologies, affiliates and subsidiaries are in no way responsible for accuracy, timeliness, or relevancy of the information populating this site. Good parking with PortaJohn. by | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today The trash cans and doggie waste bags are great. Very friendly people on the trail. A lovely ride. Crushed stone and asphalt. Constructed along the right-of-way of the old Reading-Columbia Railroad, the Ephrata Linear Park is one of the best trails in Lancaster County. Traffic Arrow Directional Lights 4. . 0001263695 00000 n Questions? 0001342514 00000 n Railroad Park Rail Trail. 0001255201 00000 n 0001344383 00000 n 0001349130 00000 n 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 The Lititz-Warwick Trailway is a short, but sweet trail that passes two beautiful, historical structures. Turn right onto Toll House Road, go 0.1 mile, and turn left onto E. Harrisburg Pike/PA 230. 0001270759 00000 n xref Loved the paved sections. Cheshire Reservoir, and the Hoosic River offer outstanding views of the scenery and wildlife. I'll be back. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. Click HERE to view a map of the trail. 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. 3.8 (5) . 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. Having benches along the trail are great. The NLCRPD PATROL OPERATIONS FIELD SERVICES UNIT remains available on a 24/7/365 basis via the Lancaster County Communications Center at 911 for emergencies or at Police Dispatch: (717) 664-1180 or (800) 957-2677 to investigate any violations of the rail trail use or other suspicious activities on the rail trail. We rode our bikes 7 miles from Ephrata to Lititz and arrived at lunch time a break and some nourishment in town. 0001344383 00000 n The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. A wonderful trail to walk and ride bike on. Nearing completion. Location: North of Landisville (Salunga Exit of Rt. %%EOF [2] The trail immediately joins Pennsylvania Route 372 and follows that road's long bridge over the river. We rode the trail today from Warwick Twp towards Ephrata and were stopped near Millway due to construction upgrades. On the other end, an additional 2000ft. The trail's paved, level surface (the only incline is a ramp located near the southern end of the trail at Pointview Ave.), numerous benches and trash receptacles and legible signage make the trail ideal for cyclists, walkers, strollers and wheelchair users. 0001268779 00000 n Airfield Lights 1. Includes heat, water, sewer. Content is subject to change at any time. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. . 0001241979 00000 n There are plans to connect the as of yet unimproved sections west of Quarryville with Chester County's trail system. Pull into the parking lot and you'll see our share to your left. The WERT is popular for walkers and runners and bicyclists year-round and skiers in the winter. 307 Windmill Way #77 is served by 10 transit routes. 0001342632 00000 n This trail is great but it took a long time for it to be completed. The trail features a mild grade running across paved and unpaved sections. 0001342240 00000 n This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.