xref A small basketball court is located nearby,providing another reminder that this trail is intended to be a full-fledged "park." 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. 0001343619 00000 n . Skokie 1. I even caught a glimpse of a small BMX style practice track that I was tempted to try. Easy to run and very well maintained. Weve walked 3 different sections so far & love how well maintained the trail is as Walk. Easier parking on Ephrata side. This is the trail I've ridden most often, as it is only a few minutes from my house. The map below illustrates the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT). There are numerous enforcement provisions available penalizing those persons in violation of the posted rules and prohibitions. Peoria 4. 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. Go 3.1 miles, and turn left into the trailhead parking lot. Salem 2. More than just an administrative building, this trailhead offers a 20-acre park with baseball fields, a playground, and a 0.6-mile trail encircling it. Well maintained. startxref 7 0 obj <> endobj This was our "first ride". 0001259048 00000 n My wife and I bought bikes over the winter. Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. The 1675 sq.ft. 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. 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). Just Trash everywhere and the rails are left on the side of the trail to rot its not an enjoyable experience for railfans. 0001241503 00000 n 95% is paved, some gravel at Akron side. f NjYPi=1SRELGQ`ZI9Dg {RXs Hz1WXEy4yDlG_{ZK%wV,Pb>f"dq4CB[N+tlXJLg0+G5Ib,FPPR@%Mq!g#"~WH()hh(6Va(G ei\P1Q:a( v@v;* Current segments of the trail will be fully connected when the Martic Forge Trestle is repaired from a 2018 arson. Lititz Bikeworks provides a Bike Rental kiosk at Warwick Township Facility. I find the trail very well kept. There are also a few great places to dine (or order takeout) nearby. 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. 0000787039 00000 n Content is subject to change at any time. I'm planning on a night bike ride next spring. Saw a sign saying 'No Winter Maintenance'. 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 are lots of sights along the way including murals, Nibble . My wife and I rode the trail this morning. The 980 sq. After 20+ years, the Rehab/redecking of the bridge over the Cocalico creek has been completed!!!!!!!!! Lots of road crossings, but most people stopped for us. 0001262606 00000 n Find 18 photos of the 107 W Sunset Avenue home on Xome. In the meantime, take the branch trail that begins just east of the creek north to Oak Street, then go south past John Bonfield Elementary School to the western terminus of the trailway for a longer hiking or cycling route. Turn right onto SR 61 S, and go 0.6 mile. 105 0 obj <>stream 0000165069 00000 n 0000947206 00000 n Very nice maintained. 0000786185 00000 n 0001271076 00000 n Help defend and expand trails nationwide. It's a do-over. 0001343682 00000 n Well done trail that, when completed, will be an excellent destination trail. 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. 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. . startxref It is expected that work on extending the trail to Millway Road in Ephrata township will begin this Spring. Roscoe 1. Rosemont 1. Warwick Ephrata Rail Trail is now open - aerial drone view 5,126 views Jan 1, 2019 Our community has been anxiously awaiting the completion of the Warwick Ephrata Rail Trail. Rail, Sea and Air 5. Colonial and Fulton Manor are close to the Lloyd Roland Memorial Park, Nissley Acres Park, and Weisers Market. Recommend this trail. 0000946851 00000 n 140 0 obj <>stream 0001343019 00000 n Most of all, we hope to connect as many trails and towns as possible. var socialShareJs = new SocialShare(); scenery!! It's a great little trail, and my kids love stopping at the beautiful Warwick Twp park that the trail goes through. 307 Windmill Way #77 is served by 10 transit routes. 0001268779 00000 n Also, appreciated the Warwick Municipal building and park with bathrooms, good parking..and very friendly people along all the trails. 0000945381 00000 n 0000944314 00000 n We did the trail out to Oak St. then up to Newport Road. 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 GitHub export from English Wikipedia. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 total baths. A gravel trail passing through farmland. 0001346953 00000 n Most of trail is asphalt. 0000944986 00000 n Some inclines but easy enough. I have 5 kids and they all are able to walk this trail. Very well developed and maintained, a relaxing walk on most any day. 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. Parking and Trail Access. For us, this was the perfect length. Lititz is cute as a button for all kinds of shopping and history. The Warwick to Ephrata Rail-Trail (WERT) is a system that connects the following municipalities: Lititz Borough, Warwick Township, Ephrata Township, Akron Borough, and Ephrata Borough. 0001250279 00000 n twin home is a 4 bed, 2.0 bath unit. 0001241854 00000 n 0001258665 00000 n Trails beginning from A to E [ edit] A The GLHP is a proposed trail that will combine on-road and off-road active transportation facilities and have a variety trail surfaces. Dave Harp Parks, trails and natural areas in Chesapeake Bay states have been slammed this spring and early summer as the masses head outdoors seeking relief from coronavirus stay-at-home orders. 0001341293 00000 n 35 W 4th Ave , Lititz, PA 17543-2607 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $375,000. Other Facilities appear lacking. Easy to make a loop in Akron to connect Lloyd H Roland Memorial Park 'East' of the trail on Main Street. Flag. Was on the trail on Fri. 10/14/2022. 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. 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. Ride into Ephrata is paved and lighted. Wait to cross roadways until there is no traffic and you can do so safely. 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 Rode this trail on Wed. 1/2/19 starting in the early afternoon, the temperature was in the low 40s and it was overcast. Exit at SR 61 S toward Tuckerton. As a newbie to riding a bike, but a long term hiker/walker, this is one of my favorite trail/bikeways. Having benches along the trail are great. Location: Northwest of ElizabethtownSee Map (PDF). The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. 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 map below illustrates the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT). That trail, when completed, will provide an indirect link to the Lititz-Warwick Trailway. Another rail trail from the 1980s, the Lancaster Junction Trail heads north to the small town of Lancaster Junction in Penn Township. well as the beautiful country 42 Reviews Length: 7.1 mi . 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. 0000002336 00000 n Parking lot for Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail is located in Lancaster County of Pennsylvania state. The wheelchair-accessible porta-potty that serves as the trail's only public restroom is located here, and a small flower garden is located on the right bank that separates the park from Railroad Ave. A branch trail that connects to a nearby elementary school demonstrates that the Linear Park is intended not just for recreation, but to tie the community closer together. 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. If you know where the WIC office is this is almost directly across the street from it. Visit Rent. Two segments of the trail have recently been completed. This middle section was opened to the public, yesterday , 12/28/2018. 0001342765 00000 n They are privately held but can be viewed from the trail. 15 groceries, 53 restaurants, 3 parks. 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. 0001340653 00000 n Open 6AM to 11PM. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. Click Here to sign up for the Bike Share! 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. In another 2.4 miles, youll pass through the Warwick Township Municipal Authority on Clay Road. 0001343619 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. Clarence Schock Memorial Park Trails at Governor Dick, Girls Scout Trail - Chickies Rock County Park, Leacock Township Community Civic Park Trail, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center Trails, Warwick Township Municipal Campus Park Trail, Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. No pets, no smoking inside or outside. Third Lake . This house was built in the early 1900s, so it has the usual old house quirks. Ave., near the southern end of town. 0001349066 00000 n An online map is available on the trail website. No lawn, max 2 parking spaces. Please visit our About WRRC page to learn more about the organization. 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. 0000944986 00000 n Lori R. . 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 Warwick Township Municipal Authority also includes restrooms and the closest trail parking to the Lititz terminus. Very nice, much to see. This extension would connect it to the Northwest River Trail. If you want to avoid hills, try the Enola Low-Grade Trail on the flatlands along the . Birdsboro, PA. 0001270759 00000 n We rode this trail end-to-end and back yesterday. PLEASE finish it this will be one of the best trails around once complete!! Blue Marsh Lake Loop Plenty of space at the parking lot which also boasts a Bike Share! Check or FAQs for more common login questions. 0001249867 00000 n 0001342100 00000 n MLS #pala2004820 MLS# PALA2030504. Love this trail. 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. The 7.1-mile Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail runs from Ephrata west to Lititz in Warwick Township, following the former Reading and Columbia Railroad, which began service in 1863. The trail also links to the nearby Butterfly Acres Trail, Warwick Township Linear Park, Lititz-Warwick Trailway and Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail via the local street network and may eventually connect to several other nearby greenways, including the Brighton-Reidenbagh Park and Manheim Community Township park trails. 0000457877 00000 n This trail is now open from Lititz to Ephrata. 0000003711 00000 n There are side detours that should be considered. find trail maps, reviews, photos & driving directions on traillink.com . 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. 0001271076 00000 n Phase 3, which will be completed in 2012 or later, will extend the Linear Park further north to Pine Street, near the borough's north end. Please check with the trail owner before you go. It follows the former Reading and Columbia Railroad from Lititz to Ephrata. 0001245873 00000 n 0000002706 00000 n Experience this 14.9-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Just a few minutes drive from the store. 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. Portions of the trail open in the evening. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. The hills were pretty easy, the gravel parts were not a problem at all and the weather was sunny and warm, with low humidity. This is the only local trail I ride that I have to wash the bike when done. Altitude change. There are plans to connect the as of yet unimproved sections west of Quarryville with Chester County's trail system. endstream endobj 5 0 obj <> endobj 6 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 2808.0 1728.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 7 0 obj [/ICCBased 32 0 R] endobj 8 0 obj <>stream It's a very nice well maintained trail. It heads all the way north to the city of Lebanon. %PDF-1.5 % 3.8 (5) . The trails also has beautiful views of Lancaster's characteristic farm landscapes. The Safe Harbor Railroad Trestle spans the Conestoga River on this trail. 0000785705 00000 n Elizabeth Township Community ParkPavilion, Warwick Township Municipal CampusPavilion, Warwick Township Rothsville Lions ParkPavilion, Warwick Elementary Girls TravelBasketball. It passes bridges, old tunnels, and other historic remnants of the areas past life in shipping. They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. It also draws so many flies and other bugs that you feel like you're being pelted with sleet as you ride. It's a real bummer, but I suppose that's just the reality of the location. 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. Colonial is pet friendly with some . The Warwick to Ephrata Rail-Trail (WERT) is a system that connects the following municipalities: Lititz Borough, Warwick Township, Ephrata Township, Akron Borough and Ephrata Borough. 0001252586 00000 n The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) connects five northeastern Lancaster County communities.' Great Street Butler Street in Etna Borough, Allegheny County, has transformed into an. Be safe! 0000784356 00000 n Does anyone know when this section will re-open? 0000945573 00000 n Railroad Park Rail Trail. It has a good mixture of sun and shade but keep sunblock handy for the little ones some stretches don't have shade. 0001241614 00000 n It has been updated to show 2 electric car charging stations that are located in Ephrata Borough. 0000784356 00000 n 0001238741 00000 n Beside each other, not so great. 0001241614 00000 n 0001350133 00000 n Can't wait until it is completed. Pekin 2. 4 102 Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. The trail runs 12.7 miles through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. . This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. %%EOF The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. Washer & Dryer hookups. Amenities include private entrances, large closets, 24 hour emergency maintenance, and full size washer and dryers in select homes. Another downside is the 11 road crossing that can be very challenging depending on time of day. The trailway is also a junction for several other trails in the community, namely the Bonfield Trail through the John Bonfield Elementary School Complex, the Newport Square Trail Trailway to Newport Road, and the Warwick Township Municipal Campus Trail at the Complexs parking area. It also showsparking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. Marker is on North Oak Street, 0.1 miles north of East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 772), on the left when traveling south. 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 Need signage. The trail features a mild grade running across paved and unpaved sections. For Sale - 35 W 4th Ave, Lititz, PA - $375,000. 0001344320 00000 n Trail is well done and a bit longer than the current map indicates. Otherwise definitely a five star! To reach the trailhead at Prospect Road/T300 from I-283, take Exit 1A onto PA 283 E. Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. ft. home is a 2 bed, 1.0 bath property. Schaumburg 5. Very scenic and the trail is wide enough for walkers, bikes, and electric scooters. Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. Warwick Township anticipates completing the segment from Picnic Woods road to Old Rothsville road by the end of 2017. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a surge of new users. Miamyah16. Construction on the bridge in the center is complete. 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. My husband and I rode the 7 miles out and back today from the Warwick municipal authority parking lot to Ephrata. 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. We would do it again if we are in the area! 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. The Best 10 Hiking near Ephrata, PA 17522 Sort:Recommended Online Booking 1. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. Lancaster County Central Park 0000784856 00000 n 0000003745 00000 n With 2 of the worst traffic crossings on the Warwick Side. Road 28. 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.
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