0001241503 00000 n 105 0 obj <>stream 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. Availability Subscribe to Calendar Updates today February 12 February 18, 2023 Easier parking on Ephrata side. 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 has gotten longer. 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. Turn right onto SR 61 S, and go 0.6 mile. In the future, this trail could be accessible from Salunga. Ephrata side of trail is paved and clean. Great for walking or jogging or for a quick short ride. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. 0001341023 00000 n Located in Columbia, PA, just." more 2. 0000946851 00000 n Recently checked out the bridge section which is the final hurdle only to have two white tail deer dart across the trail in front of us. On the other end, an additional 2000ft. Just Trash everywhere and the rails are left on the side of the trail to rot its not an enjoyable experience for railfans. The trail is 7 miles long, so great for a leisurely bike ride or an ambitious walk/run. 0001344320 00000 n 0000626219 00000 n The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. It is expected that work on extending the trail to Millway Road in Ephrata township will begin this Spring. A family bicycles the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail in Lancaster County, PA, to get a dose of the outdoors during the coronavirus. Communities along the path are collaborating and working on their part of the trail to bring this vision to life. 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 The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. 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. 0001263695 00000 n Parks near 307 Windmill Way #77 include Lititz Springs Park, Warwick Township Linear Park, and Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. 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. S: -N$8\8+44\ 0z Mr}Aw7I |$. 0001259048 00000 n 0000946272 00000 n 0001316513 00000 n You do need to unlock the bikes with a code that is emailed AFTER you pay for your rental. 0001246324 00000 n A view from the Warwick-Ephrata trail, which is more rural towards the Warwick side. 0000945573 00000 n More Stats for Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail multi-use trail trail. Our Active Transportation Plan promotes trails as an important part of our mission to connect Lancaster County. 0001341949 00000 n Visit Rent. (We walk this trail a lot!!) 0001341432 00000 n Some portions Dawn-Dusk. Was on the trail on Fri. 10/14/2022. It heads all the way north to the city of Lebanon. From Millway Road, the trail crosses Cocalico Creek and heads to a trailhead on East Meadow Valley Road, between Cocalico and Briar Hill Roads. The WERT connects Lititz Borough, Warwick Twp, Ephrata Borough,. We did the trail out to Oak St. then up to Newport Road. The trail is paved at both ends and gravel in the center. 15 groceries, 53 restaurants, 3 parks. Portions of the trail open in the evening. These regional trails took years of local collaboration and investment to create. When the Township expanded the park facility at the municipal campus, they extended the trail around the perimeter of the ball fields, adding some additional length. It also showsparking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. 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. 0001343019 00000 n The trail itself is great, was just very short. 0001266232 00000 n Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail Easy/Intermediate. 0001340900 00000 n by | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today 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. It also shows parking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. 0001349066 00000 n There are also a few great places to dine (or order takeout) nearby. 0000784856 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. I don't ride bikes a lot, but my friend told me that the rental bikes are very good quality. 0000003745 00000 n Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail trail Lititz, Akron, Ephrata Ideal Bike Type: Gravel or Hybrid Distance: 7.1 one way Our local rail-trail. 0001263405 00000 n It follows the former Reading and Columbia Railroad from Lititz to Ephrata. 0 Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. This is the trail I've ridden most often, as it is only a few minutes from my house. 0001255285 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). A lovely ride. Lots of road crossings, but most people stopped for us. From here, the southern endpoint of the 1.2-mile Warwick Township Linear Park Trail is just over a mile northwest, and the northern endpoint of the 0.5-mile Butterfly Acres Trail is less than a mile south. 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. General Purpose Warning Light 8. We had the pork sandwich, delicious! Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. The Ephrata to Warwick Rail Trail is constructed along an abandoned section of the Reading Railroad. Well maintained. Roselle 1. 3.8 (5) . One last word of caution, some of the many Porta-Potties have doors that do not latch closed. The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. Downloadable maps of the trail are available online and show available parking, rest stops, points of interest and more. Rosemont 1. This new segment from Parkview Ave in Ephrata Borough extends the trail 1.3 miles to Fulton Street in Akron. It also draws so many flies and other bugs that you feel like you're being pelted with sleet as you ride. Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. It's a do-over. 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. I have 5 kids and they all are able to walk this trail. 0001342100 00000 n 807 Wisteria Dr , Ephrata, PA 17522-2622 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $31,000. Thrive. It took 2.5 hours to ride the whole thing. 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 Located between Lititz and Ephrata, 100 ft off the Lititz/Ephrata Rail Trail. startxref WONDERFUL! 0000457877 00000 n In other words, they support all kinds of Active Transportation. At the other end, the hope is to extend the trail southwest to the Susquehanna River near Falmouth. Lititz Bikeworks provides a Bike Rental kiosk at Warwick Township Facility. 0000002706 00000 n 0001345269 00000 n 0001342514 00000 n https://warwickrecreation.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/rulesregulations.pdf. Nice mix of hills, scenery, and pull offs to rest. Keep water on had there are no fountains. hb``f``vb``YLCxbra/&iXM0AEW 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. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. W n t e r s M e m o r i a l T r a i l Bridge Hope Meadow Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail Trail Access Guide eg nd Borough River/Lake/Stream Park Covered Bridge Proposed Parking Restroom Proposed Restroom Municipal Border Trailhead 8 Mile Marker Feature Undeveloped Trail Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail . 0000626219 00000 n Easy to connect to the Warwick section on back roads. 0001271962 00000 n 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. have been completed from the Akron Borough line to Millway road in Ephrata Township. I'm not sure what the person complaining about rails and trash on the trail is talking about. After 20+ years, the Rehab/redecking of the bridge over the Cocalico creek has been completed!!!!!!!!! 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). 5&G. It's a self-service bike rental for which you can pay online for 2 or 4 hours of use. 0000946272 00000 n 0001350197 00000 n . Saw a sign saying 'No Winter Maintenance'. Trails beginning from A to E [ edit] A 0001349130 00000 n "A dog owner would enjoy that there are several parks and the rail trail for some variety in exercising your pooch. Loved the paved sections. Maritime Light Buoy 4. 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. 0001269131 00000 n Places. 0000165069 00000 n 0000784856 00000 n 0001271662 00000 n Unlike pedestrian crosswalks in urban areas, vehicles have the right-of-way at trail crossings and are not required to stop for you. We rode this trail end-to-end and back yesterday. Thanks to the completed paving in 2020, this trail is great for a wide range of users. <]/Prev 1427198>> Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. You'll ride over a bridge, some of the . An online map is available on the trail website. The trails also has beautiful views of Lancasters characteristic farm landscapes. That would be a great addition to the town" 2. 0001341158 00000 n This trail is now open from Lititz to Ephrata. Warwick Regional Recreation Commission (WRRC) is a group of entities in the Warwick Region of northern Lancaster County that cooperatively work together to serve our community. Chickies Rock County Park 7 Hiking "This is a short hike to a nice overlook over the Susquehanna river. 0001262606 00000 n This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Trail is well done and a bit longer than the current map indicates. Have enjoyed exploring different sections of this trail with my 10 month old puppy. 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 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. Please check with the trail owner before you go. One can now utilize this 7.2 mile trail to travel from the Lititz Borough /Warwick township line to Rte. Wait to cross roadways until there is no traffic and you can do so safely. The Warwick Township Municipal Authority also includes restrooms and the closest trail parking to the Lititz terminus. 0001259048 00000 n The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. The GLHP is a proposed trail that will combine on-road and off-road active transportation facilities and have a variety trail surfaces. Get complete property information, maps, street view, schools, walk score and more. It makes for a very dirty bike. 0001268779 00000 n endstream endobj startxref We rode our bikes 7 miles from Ephrata to Lititz and arrived at lunch time a break and some nourishment in town. The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. 4 102 At Millway Road in about 2.7 miles, parking and a restroom are available. We would do it again if we are in the area! 105 0 obj <>stream 0000786428 00000 n 0000787039 00000 n Themunicipalities of Akron Borough,Ephrata Borough, Ephrata Township,andWarwick Township collectively received agrant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PA DCNR) for the purpose of conducting a Regional Rails-to-Trails Feasibility Study. Springfield 6. Weve walked 3 different sections so far & love how well maintained the trail is as That's wrong. 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. 0001266232 00000 n Sandwich 1. Run. Flashing lights have been installed at the crossing, but use caution!) We had no issues getting the bikes adjusted to our height. 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. 0001342514 00000 n 0001295936 00000 n dog park in Ephrata. My wife and I learned of this trail last year and have walked on it in the Ephrata-Akron area a number of times. 0001270759 00000 n Pekin 2. Steve Ember's "Happy Tails on the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail" costs $22, plus tax. Rode this trail on Wed. 1/2/19 starting in the early afternoon, the temperature was in the low 40s and it was overcast. 0001241979 00000 n 0001344804 00000 n 0001341694 00000 n Ramon Rivera, left, of Manheim Township, and Jude Gemmell, of Lititz, walk along the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail in Warwick Township on Sunday, April 24, 2022. 19 ft. Altitude min. I the returned back to the trail and followed it back all the way to Ephrata and was pleasantly surprised to see that that end of the trail leads to downtown. 0001255201 00000 n Please check with the trail owner before you go. 0001241854 00000 n Road 28. Peoria 4. Visitors can use the options on this page to select one or more parameters to search for a specific project. The trail's paved, level surface (the only incline is a ramp located near the southern end of the trail at Pointview Ave.), numerous benches and trash receptacles and legible signage make the trail ideal for cyclists, walkers, strollers and wheelchair users. 322/Main Street in Ephrata. Rail, Sea and Air 5. but there is not a designated area-ie. hbbd```b``~"m@$K0LA[,{ ]"5jNIfn.HW &A$LY0 %%EOF Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) is an incredible way to experience Ephrata's incredible natural beauty in a new way. (* NOte, East Newport road is a very busy road! $cAM T $6X8(0[lW.XNVJy-`62H`eL0%G4* I! 0001341694 00000 n 0000002766 00000 n Recommend this trail. 0001085445 00000 n 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. Liked the lights from Ephrata to Akron. Went for a nice winter walk that included this trail. 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 were lots of people using the trail, mostly walkers but also runners and several other riders. Traffic Arrow Directional Lights 4. . We rode the trail today from Warwick Twp towards Ephrata and were stopped near Millway due to construction upgrades. Trail map of the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail from Hazel Alley & Acorn Alley (Ephrata) to N Oak St between Front St & SR 772/E Main St (Lititz). If you start your ride in Ephrata about 1 mile from Main St. the trail turns to the left. 0001344867 00000 n 0001343682 00000 n 0001242062 00000 n startxref 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. They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. 35 W 4th Ave , Lititz, PA 17543-2607 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $375,000. 0001249867 00000 n 0001343019 00000 n On a nice weekend day expect to see lots of user. Another downside is the 11 road crossing that can be very challenging depending on time of day. 0000002336 00000 n 0000785294 00000 n The surface is a combination of paved and crushed stone. There are plans to extend the trail west to Lititz Springs Park and north deeper into Ephrata Township. It runs along Chiques Creek and is lined with trees. May return when finished. 0000945573 00000 n 0001349066 00000 n 0001241739 00000 n Lori R. . Be safe! 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. Content is subject to change at any time. 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. 0001316260 00000 n Parking is available at a number of locations along the trail. Great mix of town and country scenery. On the street of Millway Road and street number is 106-96. . Our Lititz Bike Share & Rail Trail Experience is available from sunrise to sunset at Warwick Municipal Park, 315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA 17543. 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. 0001264504 00000 n 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. 0001085445 00000 n Near Lititz, Pennsylvania. 0001341293 00000 n 0000002336 00000 n A small section is dirt/small gravel but very easy to ride on. We started at the Warwick Twp Municipal Park, which itself has a pleasant 3/4 mile paved loop. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. 0001345206 00000 n The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. Go 6.4 miles east, and take the exit toward PA 230/PA 341/Toll House Road. Warwick School District. Yahoo!!!!!! 0001246324 00000 n I wonder when this trail will be finally completed from Ephrata to Lititz. 0000786820 00000 n Parking lot for Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail is located in Lancaster County of Pennsylvania state. 283)See Map (PDF). A wonderful trail to walk and ride bike on. 0000784356 00000 n Warwick Township anticipates completing the segment from Picnic Woods road to Old Rothsville road by the end of 2017. Head another 0.7 mile west on a trail that is once again paved and dead-ends at North Oak Street in Lititz. Your trek to Ephrata will be about 7 miles, with a round trip distance of . The Best 10 Hiking near Ephrata, PA 17522 Sort:Recommended Online Booking 1. 0001271662 00000 n I would rather them just keeping the railroad then making a terrible trail which really isn't even a trail. 0001342100 00000 n 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. Just a few minutes drive from the store. Get to know this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. If you turn right here, go 0.2mile, and turn right again, youll find a farmers market offering fresh fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. 4 102 With 2 of the worst traffic crossings on the Warwick Side. 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. 0000000016 00000 n Lighted of night time use. Undone. Nearing completion. 23 Bypass (a.k.a. xref Skokie 1. 0000786428 00000 n There are side detours that should be considered. My GPS showed that the trail was only 6.85 miles from Main Street in Ephrata to Oak Street in Lititz. One bike had a basket which was convenient. The hills were pretty easy, the gravel parts were not a problem at all and the weather was sunny and warm, with low humidity. 0001264782 00000 n 4. 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 Park Ridge 1. 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.. Portions of it are shaded by the tree canopy and there is also a gnome garden. We enjoyed another PA rail-trail. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. The map below illustrates the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT). Love this trail. Does anyone know when this section will re-open? 0001344320 00000 n 0001342891 00000 n Orland Park 1. Pay and Display Meter 1. 0001343682 00000 n 0001341562 00000 n Exit at SR 61 S toward Tuckerton. The Goat Path) into a 16 ft. wide shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path. Here, users are advised to be aware of farm equipment crossing the trail, stay a safe distance away, and observe posted rules and regulations. Pull into the parking lot and you'll see our share to your left. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. The WERT is one of Ephrata's newest recreational facilities, opening on . It's a great little trail, and my kids love stopping at the beautiful Warwick Twp park that the trail goes through. Ephrata, PA 17522, Intersection of Steinmetz Rd & Parkview Heights Rd across a dead-end street from ACI (ACI address is 10 Parkview Heights Rd. MLS# PALA2030504. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. Rockford 1. Amenities include private entrances, large closets, 24 hour emergency maintenance, and full size washer and dryers in select homes. Lititz is cute as a button for all kinds of shopping and history. Find it at: Artisan Mill Co. shops, 813 Rothsville Road, Lititz. 0001266554 00000 n A small basketball court is located nearby,providing another reminder that this trail is intended to be a full-fledged "park." However, there are long stretches of the spring and summer that the Warwick half of the trail is simply not usable due to the overpowering odor of the liquid fertilizer that the local farmers use on the many fields lining the trail. Built from a converted right-of-way of the Reading Railroad, the WERT connects Ephrata with several nearby communities via a well-maintained trail. Another rail trail from the 1980s, the Lancaster Junction Trail heads north to the small town of Lancaster Junction in Penn Township.
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