Literally takes you to downtown Ephrata but you can park and pick it up at many locations. It passes bridges, old tunnels, and other historic remnants of the areas past life in shipping. 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. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. Location: From east end of Lititz Borough to Ephrata BoroughSee Map (PDF), Surface: Mostly Crushed Stone, some Paved. I'd like to give it 5 stars, because I'm sure many people work hard to maintain it. 0001242062 00000 n More Stats for Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail multi-use trail trail. 0001296212 00000 n 0000311140 00000 n 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. Top 16 Trails for Hiking, Biking & More | Discover Lancaster Skokie 1. There probably is a requirement to shovel snow off a sidewalk in the township so why doesn't this extend to the township/town trails. Third Lake . Schaumburg 5. 0001264504 00000 n 660 were here. 0001344867 00000 n 807 Wisteria Dr , Ephrata, PA 17522-2622 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $31,000. Availability Subscribe to Calendar Updates today February 12 February 18, 2023 Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. Not sure there's a way to remedy it. 0001343619 00000 n Cheshire Reservoir, and the Hoosic River offer outstanding views of the scenery and wildlife. 0000003745 00000 n The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. 0001251332 00000 n 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. There are also a few great places to dine (or order takeout) nearby. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. 0001266554 00000 n Thrive. 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. Questions? 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. 0001271076 00000 n 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. Ephrata Township Community Park. A small basketball court is located nearby,providing another reminder that this trail is intended to be a full-fledged "park." I'll be back. . 0001342765 00000 n 0001345206 00000 n I'm not sure what the person complaining about rails and trash on the trail is talking about. (* NOte, East Newport road is a very busy road! 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 Safe Harbor Railroad Trestle spans the Conestoga River on this trail. Traffic Arrow Directional Lights 4. . 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. The trail is paved at both ends and gravel in the center. To reach the trailhead at Prospect Road/T300 from I-283, take Exit 1A onto PA 283 E. Great mix of town and country scenery. It's a great little trail, and my kids love stopping at the beautiful Warwick Twp park that the trail goes through. 0001295936 00000 n At the other end, the hope is to extend the trail southwest to the Susquehanna River near Falmouth. 4 0 obj <> endobj 0000946644 00000 n Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. Parks near 307 Windmill Way #77 include Lititz Springs Park, Warwick Township Linear Park, and Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. Just Trash everywhere and the rails are left on the side of the trail to rot its not an enjoyable experience for railfans. %%EOF It also showsparking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. 0001241614 00000 n Reserve your ride on the WERT through Lititz Bike Works 2 hr and 4 hr reservations available. WERT Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail | Lititz PA - Facebook The 1675 sq.ft. A local bike company, has a bike rental station(via smartphone) at the Warwick township building at Clay Road. Experience this 14.9-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. 0000946272 00000 n Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. Rosemont 1. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. Elizabeth Township Community ParkPavilion, Warwick Township Municipal CampusPavilion, Warwick Township Rothsville Lions ParkPavilion, Warwick Elementary Girls TravelBasketball. a small seven space parking lot where the trail crosses at 78 East Queen Street in Ephrata. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. With the Newport Square trail ( built as part of a recent housing development) it forms a "T" that is 3 miles. 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. 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. Be sure not to miss the Gnome Village! 0000784356 00000 n Thanks to the completed paving in 2020, this trail is great for a wide range of users. but there is not a designated area-ie. I hopped on this trail somewhere around the mid point and headed towards Lititz. The trash cans and doggie waste bags are great. It's a real bummer, but I suppose that's just the reality of the location. 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. HOWEVER, we found some side trails, all paved that wound around between developments. The flat trail of about 6.7 miles one-way crosses a handful of roads and ends in downtown Ephrata on Route 322. Another rail trail from the 1980s, the Lancaster Junction Trail heads north to the small town of Lancaster Junction in Penn Township. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a surge of new users. 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 0001262211 00000 n There are lots of sights along the way including murals, Nibble . Go 3.1 miles, and turn left into the trailhead parking lot. 406 ft. Altitude start. Warwick Township Highlands Trail | Pennsylvania Trails | TrailLink Parking lots and restrooms are available at selected locations along the way. even the unpaved portions are pretty smooth. 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. 0000946272 00000 n 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. Started at the Millway crossing parking area. Ephrata Township is. Rail, Sea and Air 5. Walked portions of this trail in the past. Instead of following a railroad, the Northwest River Trail runs along an old canal route. 4 102 Df Sl;M m*] Turn right onto Toll House Road, go 0.1 mile, and turn left onto E. Harrisburg Pike/PA 230. 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. 0001349066 00000 n Your trek to Ephrata will be about 7 miles, with a round trip distance of . 0001241979 00000 n 0001341821 00000 n Ephrata, PA 17522, Intersection of Steinmetz Rd & Parkview Heights Rd across a dead-end street from ACI (ACI address is 10 Parkview Heights Rd. warwick school board members 0001270759 00000 n 0001341562 00000 n 5&G. Join TrailLink (a non-profit) to view more than 40,000 miles of trail maps and more! Warwick School District. I'm planning on a night bike ride next spring. 4 0 obj <> endobj The Lititz-Warwick Trailway is a short, but sweet trail that passes two beautiful, historical structures. My favorite so far. 0001255201 00000 n This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. spoke with one of the maintenance men, near the Dick Winters memorial. NLCRPD is providing an advisory that camping is prohibited on the Warwick Township portion of the rail trail. A lovely ride. The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. Regional Trails Lancaster County MPO The trail then continues through farmland to Warwick, and is absolutely beautiful. 0001263695 00000 n Great for walking or jogging or for a quick short ride. The Best 10 Hiking near Ephrata, PA 17522 Sort:Recommended Online Booking 1. 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. 0000786185 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 The trail features a mild grade running across paved and unpaved sections. 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. 0000784356 00000 n Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail: Ephrata | Map, Guide - Pennsylvania 0001342240 00000 n Paved for about 3 miles from downtown Ephrata. From downtown Ephrata to Akron and return. Peoria 4. Having benches along the trail are great. Keep water on had there are no fountains. "2. I don't ride bikes a lot, but my friend told me that the rental bikes are very good quality. %%EOF 0001258665 00000 n Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. . The 1,620 sq. 0000000016 00000 n 0000946644 00000 n 0000002766 00000 n 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. 17540; 17557; 17543 . 0001271662 00000 n There were lots of people using the trail, mostly walkers but also runners and several other riders. 0001241739 00000 n Very friendly people on the trail. 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. 0000784856 00000 n The trails also has beautiful views of Lancasters characteristic farm landscapes. 0001085445 00000 n 0000457877 00000 n Railroad Park Rail Trail. 0001347016 00000 n There are side detours that should be considered. Escape to Ephrata, PA, for a hassle-free stay when you book this townhome just a short walk away from a Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail trailhead. My husband and I rode the 7 miles out and back today from the Warwick municipal authority parking lot to Ephrata. Can't wait until it is completed. This house was built in the early 1900s, so it has the usual old house quirks. My wife and I bought bikes over the winter. It has a good mixture of sun and shade but keep sunblock handy for the little ones some stretches don't have shade. 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. The Ephrata Rail Trail is our hometown favorite and is 4.1 miles in length connecting to the Warwick Rail Trail in Lititz. At Millway Road in about 2.7 miles, parking and a restroom are available. I even caught a glimpse of a small BMX style practice track that I was tempted to try. Great to be alive. That's wrong. 0001264504 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. Lighted of night time use. 0001259048 00000 n 0000786820 00000 n Bathrooms are available in multiple locations along the trail. 0001251647 00000 n The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. <]/Prev 1427198>> List of rail trails in Pennsylvania - Wikipedia I hope to ride this trail many times throughout the year. endstream endobj startxref Parking locations includea small seven space parking lot where the trail crosses at 78 East Queen Street in Ephrata.