Chickies Rock County Park 7 Hiking "This is a short hike to a nice overlook over the Susquehanna river. Hard to believe it is there because it is so well hidden. 0000784356 00000 n Rotary Trail. ft. home is a 4 bed, 2.0 bath property. Crushed stone and asphalt. Walk. 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. 0000002336 00000 n Go 6.4 miles east, and take the exit toward PA 230/PA 341/Toll House Road. Beautiful ride through the country side. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. The Ephrata Rail Trail is our hometown favorite and is 4.1 miles in length connecting to the Warwick Rail Trail in Lititz. The calendar below will have all WERT events/races listed. 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 0001349066 00000 n This new segment from Parkview Ave in Ephrata Borough extends the trail 1.3 miles to Fulton Street in Akron. A small basketball court is located nearby,providing another reminder that this trail is intended to be a full-fledged "park." 0001264504 00000 n Having benches along the trail are great. 0001252889 00000 n Be sure not to miss the Gnome Village! 0000002766 00000 n On the western side of the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail, Lititz Borough is working to extend the trail about 1 mile farther west in the future. Nearby bus routes include 12, 1E, and 33. 0000784856 00000 n That's wrong. 0001262211 00000 n well as the beautiful country In the future, this trail could be accessible from Salunga. 0001343682 00000 n RECOMMENDED ROUTE 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. 0001343619 00000 n 0001350133 00000 n 23 Bypass (a.k.a. Short. We did the trail out to Oak St. then up to Newport Road. 0001344804 00000 n Beside each other, not so great. 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). MLS# PALA2030504. Here, users are advised to be aware of farm equipment crossing the trail, stay a safe distance away, and observe posted rules and regulations. It also showsparking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail trail Lititz, Akron, Ephrata Ideal Bike Type: Gravel or Hybrid Distance: 7.1 one way Our local rail-trail. Remember, this is our "first ride", so we weren't sure what to expect. The trail travels through some scenic farmland as well as some neighborhoods. The flat trail of about 6.7 miles one-way crosses a handful of roads and ends in downtown Ephrata on Route 322. 0001254858 00000 n 0001342891 00000 n It connects three towns: Lititz, Akron, and Ephrata. This house was built in the early 1900s, so it has the usual old house quirks. 0001241979 00000 n <]/Prev 1427198>> Colonial is pet friendly with some . 307 Windmill Way #77 is served by 10 transit routes. Weve walked 3 different sections so far & love how well maintained the trail is as 363 ft. 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. Downloadable maps of the trail are available online and show available parking, rest stops, points of interest and more. This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail features a mild grade running across paved and unpaved sections. There are side detours that should be considered. Maybe just trying to avoid the legal liability. This is the trail I've ridden most often, as it is only a few minutes from my house. 0001255201 00000 n 0001271962 00000 n Office Hours ~ Today: Closed View more (717) 392-1831 Follow property: 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. Peoria 4. The Safe Harbor Railroad Trestle spans the Conestoga River on this trail. 0001246324 00000 n One can now utilize this 7.2 mile trail to travel from the Lititz Borough /Warwick township line to Rte. 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. Location: North of Landisville (Salunga Exit of Rt. 4 102 On a nice weekend day expect to see lots of user. Well done trail that, when completed, will be an excellent destination trail. 0000000016 00000 n It sits in a mostly agricultural area. Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. Very nice maintained. dog park in Ephrata. 0001263405 00000 n Marker is on North Oak Street, 0.1 miles north of East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 772), on the left when traveling south. This is not a new modern apartment. PLEASE finish it this will be one of the best trails around once complete!! Great trail! The one thing we are waiting on is for them to finish it.. 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. 0001343082 00000 n Schaumburg 5. Muscle Shoals . 0001316513 00000 n 35 W 4th Ave , Lititz, PA 17543-2607 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $375,000. Rail, Sea and Air 5. Undone. 0001266640 00000 n View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. 0001259048 00000 n Exit at SR 61 S toward Tuckerton. 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. Still a great little trail, while too short to be a destination ride on it's own, there are several other nice trails nearby. [2] The trail immediately joins Pennsylvania Route 372 and follows that road's long bridge over the river. 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. 0001269131 00000 n Orland Park 1. Slate Cafe, 43 E. Main St.,. A family bicycles the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail in Lancaster County, PA, to get a dose of the outdoors during the coronavirus. Parking and Trail Access. 0001341821 00000 n There are lots of sights along the way including murals, Nibble . I have to mask up and wear goggles to keep them out of my eyes and mouth. 0001341432 00000 n The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. 0001241503 00000 n Currently, the trail runs just over 7.5 miles through the three aforementioned boroughs, as well as Ephrata and Warwick townships. 0000945381 00000 n but there is not a designated area-ie. 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. Also, appreciated the Warwick Municipal building and park with bathrooms, good parking..and very friendly people along all the trails. Lighted (lit didn't look right)for the first 2.5 of those miles. Availability Subscribe to Calendar Updates today February 12 February 18, 2023 0000457877 00000 n 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. There are two restored 18th century buildings along the trail with interpretive signage to tell their story. Roscoe 1. Bathrooms are available in multiple locations along the trail. 0000945573 00000 n Parking is available at a number of locations along the trail. A lovely ride. Lancaster County Planning Department, PA | Official Website 0001350133 00000 n 0000165069 00000 n Lancaster County has a good number of rail trails that are heavily used. 0001341432 00000 n 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.. 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. 0001341023 00000 n 0000944314 00000 n 0001345269 00000 n The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. All of these trails are shown on Explore PAs map of the Lititz-Warwick Trailway. It's a self-service bike rental for which you can pay online for 2 or 4 hours of use. This was our "first ride". The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. warwick school board members. A section near the Brickyard development runs high on an embankment that provides panoramic views of Ephrata on one side, and a look into thick woods and a stream valley on the other. Birdsboro, PA. The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. MLS # 0000626219 00000 n 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. 95% is paved, some gravel at Akron side. Walked as part of a 'Volksmarch'. Follow Warwick Regional Recreation Commission on WordPress.com, Lititz Springs Park (24 N Broad St. Lititz, PA 17543), Warwick Twp. There is everything from walkers to bikers to pet owners so it can get crowded. 3.8 (5) . 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. 0001270759 00000 n 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. Nearing completion. 0001296212 00000 n Get to know this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. 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 0001270759 00000 n The Study was prepared in December, 2006 and intended to determine if it is feasible to develop a portion of theformer Reading Railroad right-of-way into a trail system to serve the purposes of recreation and alternative transportation. 0001341694 00000 n A few other bikes had water bottle holders. MLS #pala2004820 After time in Lititz we got back on the trail and got to Ephrata Linear parking lot in about 40 minutes. Third Lake . The WERT is one of Ephrata's newest recreational facilities, opening on . A wonderful trail to walk and ride bike on. CRIMEWATCH Technologies, affiliates and subsidiaries are in no way responsible for accuracy, timeliness, or relevancy of the information populating this site. 0001266232 00000 n hbbd```b``~"m@$K0LA[,{ ]"5jNIfn.HW &A$LY0 Easier parking on Ephrata side. More Stats for Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail multi-use trail trail. The WERT connects Lititz Borough, Warwick Twp, Ephrata Borough,. Built from a converted right-of-way of the Reading Railroad, the WERT connects Ephrata with several nearby communities via a well-maintained trail. Very nice, much to see. 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. Our Lititz Bike Share & Rail Trail Experience is available from sunrise to sunset at Warwick Municipal Park, 315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA 17543. 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. S: -N$8\8+44\ 0z Mr}Aw7I |$. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. (* NOte, East Newport road is a very busy road! 4. Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. 0000784856 00000 n 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. 0001342632 00000 n Check out the WERT in this trail article in Lancaster County Magazine! 0000003745 00000 n There is also a really cute little elf village near the rothsville portion in a shaded area on the side. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. CAUTION: YOU MUST STOP BEFORE CROSSING ANY PUBLIC ROAD! a small seven space parking lot where the trail crosses at 78 East Queen Street in Ephrata. 4 0 obj <> endobj 0001085445 00000 n Lancaster County Central Park To reach the trailhead at Prospect Road/T300 from I-283, take Exit 1A onto PA 283 E. (We walk this trail a lot!!) 0001342765 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. Please check with the trail owner before you go. %PDF-1.5 % 5&G. 0001344867 00000 n 0000787039 00000 n 0001252586 00000 n Pull into the parking lot and you'll see our share to your left. This trail is now open from Lititz to Ephrata. 7 0 obj <> endobj 0001343082 00000 n Most of all, we hope to connect as many trails and towns as possible. 0001262606 00000 n The Warwick Township Municipal Authority also includes restrooms and the closest trail parking to the Lititz terminus. 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. hb``f``vb``YLCxbra/&iXM0AEW  4.3 miles. The map below illustrates the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT). CRIMEWATCH and the Eye Design are registered trademarks of CRIMEWATCH Technologies, Inc. 2023 CRIMEWATCH Technologies, Inc. To follow Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department, click the button below. Amenities include private entrances, large closets, 24 hour emergency maintenance, and full size washer and dryers in select homes. Loved the paved sections. 0001268779 00000 n Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. It could also be extended south to a proposed trail called the Swarr Run Greenway in East Hempfield Township. <]/Prev 1427198>> From here, the trail takes you through downtown Ephrata before passing through mostly residential areas. 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). Click HERE to view a map of the trail. Rail trails are multi-use paths offering, at a minimum, a combination of pedestrian and cycle recreation. 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. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Just a few minutes drive from the store. May return when finished. 0001271076 00000 n It would be a 5 star trail for biking if it was paved. 0001341158 00000 n If you start your ride in Ephrata about 1 mile from Main St. the trail turns to the left. . This is the only local trail I ride that I have to wash the bike when done. 0000311140 00000 n Not sure there's a way to remedy it. Thanks to the Countys planning, we were able to meet the new need with a network of shared-use trails. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. The Goat Path) into a 16 ft. wide shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path. 0000786185 00000 n Flag. In another 2.4 miles, youll pass through the Warwick Township Municipal Authority on Clay Road. 4 0 obj <> endobj 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. We had no issues getting the bikes adjusted to our height. They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. 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. Started at the Millway crossing parking area. Turn right onto SR 61 S, and go 0.6 mile. Liked the lights from Ephrata to Akron. 0001252889 00000 n Green Hills Preserve - Natural Lands 1 Hiking Community Service/Non-Profit Mohnton %%EOF 8Mile Marker Feature Future Trail Extension Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail - crushed stone Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail - asphalt Access Point Information Stop Before Crossing Covered Bridge Bike Rental Bike Only Parking NORTH Lancaster CountyChester York Berks Lebanon Dauphin Pennsylvania TRAIL LOCATION NORTH 0 0.5 1.0 2.0 Kilometers After 20+ years, the Rehab/redecking of the bridge over the Cocalico creek has been completed!!!!!!!!! The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. 0000457877 00000 n RonStief@lititzrec.com. Go 3.1 miles, and turn left into the trailhead parking lot. We rode the trail today from Warwick Twp towards Ephrata and were stopped near Millway due to construction upgrades. 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. It passes bridges, old tunnels, and other historic remnants of the areas past life in shipping. Park Ridge 1. startxref 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. You do need to unlock the bikes with a code that is emailed AFTER you pay for your rental. Very friendly people on the trail. Photos and Property Details for 35 W 4TH AVENUE, LITITZ, PA 17543. 0001085445 00000 n Our Active Transportation Plan promotes trails as an important part of our mission to connect Lancaster County. Located in Columbia, PA, just." more 2. It is expected that work on extending the trail to Millway Road in Ephrata township will begin this Spring. Content is subject to change at any time. 0001258665 00000 n Currently, two sections of the trail have been completed.