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. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail. 0000003745 00000 n 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. 0001342100 00000 n 0001251647 00000 n . (We walk this trail a lot!!) 0.4 mi State: Alabama Concrete. 5&G. 0000944986 00000 n Finally the local governments are realizing the tremendous benefits that these trails provide. The long awaited extension of the trail into Akron Borough was openend on january 1st 2015. 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. Parking locations includea small seven space parking lot where the trail crosses at 78 East Queen Street in Ephrata. [2] The trail immediately joins Pennsylvania Route 372 and follows that road's long bridge over the river. 0000946851 00000 n Undone. Check out this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. I have to mask up and wear goggles to keep them out of my eyes and mouth. Only reason for the 4 stars versus 5 stars is the length. 0000311140 00000 n Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. 0000786185 00000 n It's a very nice well maintained trail. 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. . 0001341694 00000 n well as the beautiful country Trails are shared-use when they allow people to walk, ride bikes, or use wheelchairs to share the surface. Request additional information, schedule a showing, save to your property organizer. 0001238741 00000 n 0000787039 00000 n I don't ride bikes a lot, but my friend told me that the rental bikes are very good quality. Nearing completion. 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. startxref 4. We would do it again if we are in the area! I have 5 kids and they all are able to walk this trail. 0001264504 00000 n A small playground trailside offers shade and a few picnic tables with nearby porta-potty. We rode this trail end-to-end and back yesterday. Pull into the parking lot and you'll see our share to your left. 0000945381 00000 n 0000784356 00000 n The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. Pay and Display Meter 1. Smoothe path great for bikes, strollers, and wheelchairs. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 0001350133 00000 n Downloadable maps of the trail are available online and show available parking, rest stops, points of interest and more. 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 WERT is one of Ephrata's newest recreational facilities, opening on . 0001254858 00000 n It follows the former Reading and Columbia Railroad from Lititz to Ephrata. 0000945381 00000 n The trail runs 12.7 miles through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. 0001252889 00000 n Parking? 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. 105 0 obj <>stream 0000946272 00000 n Recommend this trail. 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 Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. 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. Peoria 4. Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. 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. Location: From east end of Lititz Borough to Ephrata BoroughSee Map (PDF), Surface: Mostly Crushed Stone, some Paved. Colonial and Fulton Manor are close to the Lloyd Roland Memorial Park, Nissley Acres Park, and Weisers Market. It could also be extended south to a proposed trail called the Swarr Run Greenway in East Hempfield Township. 0001245873 00000 n Construction on the bridge in the center is complete. They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. 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. Lancaster County has a good number of rail trails that are heavily used. 0001266640 00000 n All group/organization/event use must be pre-approved due to traffic, trail user, and public safety. Warwick Real Estate; Akron Real Estate; Nearby Zip Codes. All of these trails are shown on Explore PAs map of the Lititz-Warwick Trailway. Communities along the path are collaborating and working on their part of the trail to bring this vision to life. This middle section was opened to the public, yesterday , 12/28/2018. 0001341562 00000 n We enjoyed another PA rail-trail. The trail is paved at both ends and gravel in the center. Rail, Sea and Air 5. Click HERE to view a map of the trail. The 980 sq. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. 0001252586 00000 n 0001241739 00000 n This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 0001345269 00000 n 0000165069 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 Df Sl;M m*] Reserve your ride on the WERT through Lititz Bike Works 2 hr and 4 hr reservations available. 23 Bypass (a.k.a. 0001343082 00000 n From downtown Ephrata to Akron and return. 0001296212 00000 n Other Facilities appear lacking. Park Ridge 1. Not sure there's a way to remedy it. 0001344320 00000 n Located in Columbia, PA, just." more 2. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. 0001344804 00000 n endstream endobj startxref 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. 0000945573 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. I hopped on this trail somewhere around the mid point and headed towards Lititz. Location: Turkey Hill to Safe Harbor Railroad Trestle / Martic Forge Trestle to east end of Quarryville BoroughSee Maps (PDF), Length: Current: 15 miles (Planned: 29 miles), Surface: Crushed Stone with Unimproved Sections. Landmarks and Outdoors, Hiking Trail . 322/Main Street in Ephrata. 0000002706 00000 n Rockford 1. 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. 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). 0001246324 00000 n We want to walk the trail in the Lititz-Warwick area next. 4.3 miles. . 0001341158 00000 n It connects three towns: Lititz, Akron, and Ephrata. Still a great little trail, while too short to be a destination ride on it's own, there are several other nice trails nearby. On the other end, an additional 2000ft. 0001255201 00000 n Some portions Dawn-Dusk. Bike. 4 0 obj <> endobj The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. 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 We started in Ephrata at the parking lot near the monument. 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. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. Slate Cafe, 43 E. Main St.,. Schaumburg 5. Very nice, much to see. Although the completed portion of the trail currently begins in the parking lot next to the Ephrata Review building off E. Main Street, it is best accessed from a free, public parking lot off Fulton Ave. xref Well maintained. 0001251647 00000 n 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. This trail is now open from Lititz to Ephrata. If you know where the WIC office is this is almost directly across the street from it. 0001349130 00000 n Green Hills Preserve - Natural Lands 1 Hiking Community Service/Non-Profit Mohnton 0000945884 00000 n Many scenic vistas! 0001343682 00000 n 107 W Sunset Avenue, Ephrata, PA 17522 is a twin home listed closed at $180,000. 0001316513 00000 n The WERT is popular for walkers and runners and bicyclists year-round and skiers in the winter. Maritime Light Buoy 4. The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. 0001241614 00000 n This extension would connect it to the Northwest River Trail. 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. If you turn right here, go 0.2mile, and turn right again, youll find a farmers market offering fresh fruits, vegetables, and baked goods. There are plans to extend the trail west to Lititz Springs Park and north deeper into Ephrata Township. The trash cans and doggie waste bags are great. Easy to connect to the Warwick section on back roads. Traffic Arrow Directional Lights 4. . 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. View more property details and sales history on Xome. If you start your ride in Ephrata about 1 mile from Main St. the trail turns to the left. The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. (as of 12/28/2016). Lititz is cute as a button for all kinds of shopping and history. Turn right onto Toll House Road, go 0.1 mile, and turn left onto E. Harrisburg Pike/PA 230. Walk. The one thing we are waiting on is for them to finish it.. Washer & Dryer hookups. The WERT connects Lititz Borough, Warwick Twp, Ephrata Borough,. Portions of the trail open in the evening. Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. Otherwise definitely a five star! Built from a converted right-of-way of the Reading Railroad, the WERT connects Ephrata with several nearby communities via a well-maintained trail. 0000944314 00000 n Trails beginning from A to E [ edit] A Places. Loved the paved sections. Landmarks and Outdoors, Park . We have a lot of hopes for our trail system. 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. I even caught a glimpse of a small BMX style practice track that I was tempted to try. There is a developed section of the rail trail from Chestnut Street in Ephrata to just past Main Street in Akron, with parking available at Fulton Street and East Queen Street in Ephrata and Fulton Street in Akron. Very scenic and the trail is wide enough for walkers, bikes, and electric scooters. The surface is a combination of paved and crushed stone. The Lititz-Warwick Trailway is a short, but sweet trail that passes two beautiful, historical structures. My GPS showed that the trail was only 6.85 miles from Main Street in Ephrata to Oak Street in Lititz. From here, the trail takes you through downtown Ephrata before passing through mostly residential areas. It took 2.5 hours to ride the whole thing. 0001264504 00000 n Two segments of the trail have recently been completed. 0001264782 00000 n 0000311140 00000 n 0001255285 00000 n 0000947206 00000 n 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. There are also a few great places to dine (or order takeout) nearby. Altitude change. 0001258665 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. When the rail line was built during the Civil War, there was debate about whether the terrain was suitable for a rail line and if cutting a mere 25 miles off a trip from New York to Washington, D.C., was worth the investment, particularly when a rail line already existed through Harrisburg. That trail, when completed, will provide an indirect link to the Lititz-Warwick Trailway. The Warwick Township Municipal Authority also includes restrooms and the closest trail parking to the Lititz terminus. 0000944687 00000 n 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. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. It has gotten longer. 0001241503 00000 n Flashing lights have been installed at the crossing, but use caution!) 0001271662 00000 n A few other bikes had water bottle holders. 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. 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. 0001341023 00000 n 0001263695 00000 n Warwick Township portion is mostly packed gravel - in good condition. One last word of caution, some of the many Porta-Potties have doors that do not latch closed. This is not a new modern apartment. After 20+ years, the Rehab/redecking of the bridge over the Cocalico creek has been completed!!!!!!!!! Follow Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department. Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. 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. Pekin 2. 0001342374 00000 n 314 ft. Altitude max. Nearby bus routes include 12, 1E, and 33. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. 0001266232 00000 n 0001241614 00000 n Some inclines but easy enough. Go 6.4 miles east, and take the exit toward PA 230/PA 341/Toll House Road. Get to know this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. $cAM T $6X8(0[lW.XNVJy-`62H`eL0%G4* I! 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. Great trail! Thanks to the completed paving in 2020, this trail is great for a wide range of users. 0001246324 00000 n 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. 0001262211 00000 n Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. Rode this trail on Wed. 1/2/19 starting in the early afternoon, the temperature was in the low 40s and it was overcast. Just Trash everywhere and the rails are left on the side of the trail to rot its not an enjoyable experience for railfans. 0001350197 00000 n (* NOte, East Newport road is a very busy road! 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. The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. I would rather them just keeping the railroad then making a terrible trail which really isn't even a trail. There are plans to connect the as of yet unimproved sections west of Quarryville with Chester County's trail system. (Groh) The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail splits the difference between Lancaster farmland and the wooded Linear Park of Ephrata. 0001343082 00000 n Parking for these trails is available at the Warwick Township Municipal Complex and at the John Bonfield Elementary School. Ephrata, PA 17522), 0 Block of East Queen St. Ephrata, PA 17522, Ephrata Linear Park / Winters Leadership Memorial located along and accessible from 200 Block of Railroad Ave. Ephrata, PA 17522. 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. is a beautiful stretch of trail through farmland and a gravel parking lot with port-a-pots. 0000785294 00000 n Also, appreciated the Warwick Municipal building and park with bathrooms, good parking..and very friendly people along all the trails. 0001255285 00000 n Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department, WARWICK RAIL TRAIL ADVISORY- CAMPING PROHIBITED, Lancaster County Forensic Services Reponse Team, Contact Northern Lancaster County Regional PD. 0000165069 00000 n Lancaster County Planning Department, PA | Official Website $(document).ready(function () { Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. Paved for about 3 miles from downtown Ephrata. Seeking sightseeing Downtown Lancaster and The Amish Village are both within a short drive!-- THE PROPERTY -- Hl y~nUS;rvp}{.4Y9. It's a great little trail, and my kids love stopping at the beautiful Warwick Twp park that the trail goes through. Currently, the trail runs just over 7.5 miles through the three aforementioned boroughs, as well as Ephrata and Warwick townships. Went up and back and did the whole thing today. hb``f``vb``YLCxbra/&iXM0AEW  Confusing at times, especially in Ephrata and alittle bit in Lititz. The Best 10 Hiking near Ephrata, PA 17522 Sort:Recommended Online Booking 1. 0001296212 00000 n Lititz, PA 17543), 100 Block of Millway Rd. 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. Rode entire trail. 0001262606 00000 n One bike had a basket which was convenient. 0001342765 00000 n There were lots of people using the trail, mostly walkers but also runners and several other riders. 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. 0001241739 00000 n Rail Trail: Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail. 0000786820 00000 n Our Active Transportation Plan promotes trails as an important part of our mission to connect Lancaster County. Location: Along Susquehanna from Columbia to FalmouthSee Map (PDF). 0001340653 00000 n General Purpose Warning Light 8. 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. Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. Train for a 5 k, half marathon or a Leisurely bike ride on this trail thru preserved farms, and the heart of the 1900's industrial era of Ephrata.