Walked portions of this trail in the past. 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.. It's a great little trail, and my kids love stopping at the beautiful Warwick Twp park that the trail goes through. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. (We walk this trail a lot!!) 0000002706 00000 n We had no issues getting the bikes adjusted to our height. Please visit our About WRRC page to learn more about the organization. 0001259048 00000 n %%EOF Download the CRIMEWATCH app and follow Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department. It is also one of the few multi-use trails in south-central PA that is lit along its entire length, making it relatively safe for evening use. The 1675 sq.ft. 0001085445 00000 n This extension would connect it to the Northwest River Trail. 0001264782 00000 n Two segments of the trail have recently been completed. 0000311140 00000 n warwick school board members. My wife and I bought bikes over the winter. 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. The Best 10 Hiking near Ephrata, PA 17522 Sort:Recommended Online Booking 1. Went for a nice winter walk that included this trail. Thanks to the completed paving in 2020, this trail is great for a wide range of users. There are plans to extend the trail west to Lititz Springs Park and north deeper into Ephrata Township. 0000944986 00000 n 0001263695 00000 n 0001340900 00000 n You do need to unlock the bikes with a code that is emailed AFTER you pay for your rental. well as the beautiful country Landmarks and Outdoors, Hiking Trail . 0001343682 00000 n 283)See Map (PDF). 0001342891 00000 n 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;* 0001341694 00000 n 124 S. State St. | Ephrata, PA 17522 | Ph: 717-738-9222 |. 0000946272 00000 n trailer This trails is a popular trail that connects two cute northern Lancaster County small towns, Lititz and Ephrata. 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. I'd like to give it 5 stars, because I'm sure many people work hard to maintain it. 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. 0000784356 00000 n We rode our bikes 7 miles from Ephrata to Lititz and arrived at lunch time a break and some nourishment in town. 0000457877 00000 n Flag. The 980 sq. 0001254858 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. To the north, it continues into a wooded area of Lebanon County. Office Hours ~ Today: Closed View more (717) 392-1831 Follow property: 0001342240 00000 n Peoria 4. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. 0001251332 00000 n Altitude change. 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. Flag. The Safe Harbor Railroad Trestle spans the Conestoga River on this trail. <]/Prev 1427198>> first time on this trail. 0001341432 00000 n Remember, this is our "first ride", so we weren't sure what to expect. 0001251647 00000 n Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail Trail Access Guide NORTH Lancaster CountyChester York Berks Lebanon Dauphin Pennsylvania TRAIL LOCATION NORTH 0 0.5 1.0 2.0 Kilometers 0 0.5 1.0 2.0 Miles Legend Borough River/Lake/Stream Park Covered Bridge Proposed Parking Existing Parking Existing Restroom Proposed Restroom Municipal Border Trail Start Marker This trail is now open from Lititz to Ephrata. 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. Great for walking or jogging or for a quick short ride. 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). An online map is available on the trail website. 0001349066 00000 n 0001296212 00000 n Need signage. It follows the former Reading and Columbia Railroad from Lititz to Ephrata. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. My favorite so far. 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). Parks near 307 Windmill Way #77 include Lititz Springs Park, Warwick Township Linear Park, and Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. It connects three towns: Lititz, Akron, and Ephrata. Be safe! It also showsparking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. is a beautiful stretch of trail through farmland and a gravel parking lot with port-a-pots. It took 2.5 hours to ride the whole thing. Also, appreciated the Warwick Municipal building and park with bathrooms, good parking..and very friendly people along all the trails. Can't wait until it is completed. The Ephrata to Warwick Rail Trail is constructed along an abandoned section of the Reading Railroad. 0001344320 00000 n I would rather them just keeping the railroad then making a terrible trail which really isn't even a trail. 0001245873 00000 n CRIMEWATCH Technologies, affiliates and subsidiaries are in no way responsible for accuracy, timeliness, or relevancy of the information populating this site. var socialShareJs = new SocialShare(); 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. 0000785705 00000 n 0001262606 00000 n Questions? Administration & StaffCode of OrdinancesContacts DirectoryMeeting Minutes & AgendasMeetingsRight-To-KnowStormwaterTaxes & Fees. With 2 of the worst traffic crossings on the Warwick Side. The flat trail of about 6.7 miles one-way crosses a handful of roads and ends in downtown Ephrata on Route 322. The trails also has beautiful views of Lancasters characteristic farm landscapes. 0001342765 00000 n Transit. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail trail Lititz, Akron, Ephrata Ideal Bike Type: Gravel or Hybrid Distance: 7.1 one way Our local rail-trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. We've been using this abandoned rail line for over 30 years and are excited each time a new section has been improved. Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. MLS# PALA2030504. I hope to ride this trail many times throughout the year. 0000944687 00000 n 0000945381 00000 n Plenty of space at the parking lot which also boasts a Bike Share! 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. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. Crushed stone and asphalt. Springfield 6. 0001341293 00000 n 0001246324 00000 n It could also be extended south to a proposed trail called the Swarr Run Greenway in East Hempfield Township. 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 0001262211 00000 n We started at the Warwick Twp Municipal Park, which itself has a pleasant 3/4 mile paved loop. 0001344867 00000 n 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. Warwick School District. Some inclines but easy enough. Includes heat, water, sewer. Blue Marsh Lake Loop This house was built in the early 1900s, so it has the usual old house quirks. 0001341562 00000 n On a nice weekend day expect to see lots of user. The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. 0000946644 00000 n It's a real bummer, but I suppose that's just the reality of the location. 0001241739 00000 n 0000002766 00000 n Photos and Property Details for 35 W 4TH AVENUE, LITITZ, PA 17543. 0001241979 00000 n 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. 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. This portion also has a more urban feel than the southern section, and gives users good views of downtown Ephrata and a nearby feed mill. 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. Salem 2. Hl y~nUS;rvp}{.4Y9. Ephrata Township is. Started at the Millway crossing parking area. Be sure not to miss the Gnome Village! 0000786820 00000 n 0001269131 00000 n I have 5 kids and they all are able to walk this trail. This trail is great but it took a long time for it to be completed. 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 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. 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. Another downside is the 11 road crossing that can be very challenging depending on time of day. 0000165069 00000 n 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. 0001341158 00000 n The trail is paved at both ends and gravel in the center. There are lots of sights along the way including murals, Nibble . 0001258665 00000 n %PDF-1.5 % Check out this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. In other words, they support all kinds of Active Transportation. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. 0001255285 00000 n View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Always fully stocked with pooper baggies for the four legged walkers, and always quiet and clean. Follow Warwick Regional Recreation Commission on WordPress.com, Lititz Springs Park (24 N Broad St. Lititz, PA 17543), Warwick Twp. ft. home is a 4 bed, 2.0 bath property. 0000946644 00000 n 0001269131 00000 n The Ephrata Rail Trail is our hometown favorite and is 4.1 miles in length connecting to the Warwick Rail Trail in Lititz. 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. A family bicycles the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail in Lancaster County, PA, to get a dose of the outdoors during the coronavirus. On the street of Millway Road and street number is 106-96. . There are numerous enforcement provisions available penalizing those persons in violation of the posted rules and prohibitions. 0001255201 00000 n Rosemont 1. Thrive. 4 0 obj <> endobj Pekin 2. 0001345269 00000 n 0001341949 00000 n 0.4 mi State: Alabama Concrete. 0001266232 00000 n 0001264504 00000 n Weve walked 3 different sections so far & love how well maintained the trail is as It also provides valuable links between nearby subdivisions, and will eventually extend both westward to Lititz-Springs Park and eastward to the Ephrata Linear Park. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. 0000946272 00000 n 0001341821 00000 n 0001242062 00000 n 0001344804 00000 n Click HERE to view a map of the trail. Follow Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department. I wonder when this trail will be finally completed from Ephrata to Lititz. 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. 0001271962 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n They are privately held but can be viewed from the trail. but there is not a designated area-ie. Df Sl;M m*] Please check with the trail owner before you go. 0001344867 00000 n Another rail trail from the 1980s, the Lancaster Junction Trail heads north to the small town of Lancaster Junction in Penn Township. It is expected that work on extending the trail to Millway Road in Ephrata township will begin this Spring. The trail is 7 miles long, so great for a leisurely bike ride or an ambitious walk/run. There is also a really cute little elf village near the rothsville portion in a shaded area on the side. 0001349130 00000 n See photos, floor plans and more details about Willow Creek Estates in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. 0001271662 00000 n The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental boasts endless conveniences, whether it's the in-home laundry, the desk workspace, the stocked kitchen, the off-street parking, or the prime location near . Click Here to sign up for the Bike Share! %PDF-1.5 % Slate Cafe, 43 E. Main St.,. They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. 0000002766 00000 n Good parking with PortaJohn. Reserve your ride on the WERT through Lititz Bike Works 2 hr and 4 hr reservations available. In the future, this trail could be accessible from Salunga. We want to walk the trail in the Lititz-Warwick area next. %%EOF A wonderful trail to walk and ride bike on. The one thing we are waiting on is for them to finish it.. startxref Landmarks and Outdoors, Park . 0000002706 00000 n 0001238741 00000 n 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. The 1,620 sq. 0000787039 00000 n Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. It is in Warwick Township. Ephrata Borough M a o r R i c h a r d D . Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. We rode this trail end-to-end and back yesterday. Saw a sign saying 'No Winter Maintenance'. It has a good mixture of sun and shade but keep sunblock handy for the little ones some stretches don't have shade. 0000786428 00000 n 0001295936 00000 n Our Lititz Bike Share & Rail Trail Experience is available from sunrise to sunset at Warwick Municipal Park, 315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA 17543. 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. View details, map and photos of this single family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 total baths. $(document).ready(function () { MLS # WERT Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail | Lititz PA It has been updated to show 2 electric car charging stations that are located in Ephrata Borough. 0001241390 00000 n 0001316513 00000 n The trail travels through some scenic farmland as well as some neighborhoods. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. 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. 105 0 obj <>stream Get to know this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. Places. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. The trash cans and doggie waste bags are great. This was our "first ride". 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. Turn right onto SR 61 S, and go 0.6 mile. 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. 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. No pets, no smoking inside or outside. "A dog owner would enjoy that there are several parks and the rail trail for some variety in exercising your pooch. 0000003745 00000 n . dog park in Ephrata. 0001341694 00000 n RECOMMENDED ROUTE 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. Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail Easy/Intermediate. 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. Was on the trail on Fri. 10/14/2022. Warwick Township anticipates completing the segment from Picnic Woods road to Old Rothsville road by the end of 2017. Smoothe path great for bikes, strollers, and wheelchairs. View history Pennsylvania Rail Trails are former railway lines that have been converted to paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, or light motorized traffic. It's a very nice well maintained trail. A view from the Warwick-Ephrata trail, which is more rural towards the Warwick side. View more property details and sales history on Xome. 0001262606 00000 n Trails are shared-use when they allow people to walk, ride bikes, or use wheelchairs to share the surface. 0001350197 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. 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. 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. $cAM T $6X8(0[lW.XNVJy-`62H`eL0%G4* I! 23 Bypass (a.k.a. 15 groceries, 53 restaurants, 3 parks. Very nice, much to see. Liked the lights from Ephrata to Akron. Contact: Michael A. Domin, AICPPrincipal PlannerLand Use and Transportation TeamLancaster County Planning Department150 N. Queen Street, Suite 320Lancaster, PA [email protected](717) 299-8333, 150 N. Queen Street, Suite 320 Lancaster, PA 17603. 0001340653 00000 n Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. xref h[ko+qw8!P#M $j):{E()8{Q,bF31Le2cJXf3#%5. -5Ryf5F Availability Subscribe to Calendar Updates today February 12 February 18, 2023 The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. A gravel trail passing through farmland. 0000786820 00000 n 0000457877 00000 n Lighted (lit didn't look right)for the first 2.5 of those miles. 0001252586 00000 n The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) is an incredible way to experience Ephrata's incredible natural beauty in a new way. 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. Just Trash everywhere and the rails are left on the side of the trail to rot its not an enjoyable experience for railfans. [email protected]. 0001316260 00000 n (as of 12/28/2016). 0001266554 00000 n Local officials plan to extend the Linear Park in both directions in the near future. Ephrata, PA 17522, Intersection of Steinmetz Rd & Parkview Heights Rd across a dead-end street from ACI (ACI address is 10 Parkview Heights Rd. 4. 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. 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. Millway and Rothsville Rd. This new segment from Parkview Ave in Ephrata Borough extends the trail 1.3 miles to Fulton Street in Akron. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. 660 were here. 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 For Sale - 35 W 4th Ave, Lititz, PA - $375,000. Turn right onto Toll House Road, go 0.1 mile, and turn left onto E. Harrisburg Pike/PA 230. 319 Windmill Way #74 is served by 10 transit routes. Open 6AM to 11PM. 0001242062 00000 n 105 0 obj <>stream Municipal Building (315 Clay Rd. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. It heads all the way north to the city of Lebanon. Colonial and Fulton Manor are close to the Lloyd Roland Memorial Park, Nissley Acres Park, and Weisers Market. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. Just a few minutes drive from the store. Get complete property information, maps, street view, schools, walk score and more. There are plans to connect the as of yet unimproved sections west of Quarryville with Chester County's trail system. Muscle Shoals . This is not a new modern apartment. 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 Warwick Township added 5200 ft. going east from East Newport road to Picnic Woods road. 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. A lovely ride. Paved for about 3 miles from downtown Ephrata. I don't ride bikes a lot, but my friend told me that the rental bikes are very good quality. Warwick side has Small crushed limestone that just cakes on chains and bikes. Ephrata Cloister is located 'West' of the Ephrata trailhead with numerous restaurants in the downtown area.
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