0001341023 00000 n Location: Northwest of ElizabethtownSee Map (PDF). Currently, the trail runs just over 7.5 miles through the three aforementioned boroughs, as well as Ephrata and Warwick townships. If you know where the WIC office is this is almost directly across the street from it. Search For Projects - Water Application and Approval Viewer Located between Lititz and Ephrata, 100 ft off the Lititz/Ephrata Rail Trail. The surface is a combination of paved and crushed stone. 0001341694 00000 n 4.3 miles. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. That would be a great addition to the town" 2. Great mix of town and country scenery. Your donation will help us to continue connecting more people to trails around the country. This is the only local trail I ride that I have to wash the bike when done. The Ephrata Rail Trail is our hometown favorite and is 4.1 miles in length connecting to the Warwick Rail Trail in Lititz. There are also a few great places to dine (or order takeout) nearby. 0001340900 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. The map below illustrates the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT). 0001343619 00000 n 0000944986 00000 n Includes heat, water, sewer. Communities along the path are collaborating and working on their part of the trail to bring this vision to life. The WERT is one of Ephrata's newest recreational facilities, opening on . My wife and I learned of this trail last year and have walked on it in the Ephrata-Akron area a number of times. The trail features a mild grade running across paved and unpaved sections. 5&G. It connects three towns: Lititz, Akron, and Ephrata. Flag. 0001269131 00000 n Clarence Schock Memorial Park Trails at Governor Dick, Girls Scout Trail - Chickies Rock County Park, Leacock Township Community Civic Park Trail, Warwick Township Municipal Campus Park Trail. As a newbie to riding a bike, but a long term hiker/walker, this is one of my favorite trail/bikeways. Pekin 2. 0000003711 00000 n 0001341432 00000 n Beside each other, not so great. This new segment from Parkview Ave in Ephrata Borough extends the trail 1.3 miles to Fulton Street in Akron. Rockford 1. This middle section was opened to the public, yesterday , 12/28/2018. Remember, this is our "first ride", so we weren't sure what to expect. scenery!! We rode our bikes 7 miles from Ephrata to Lititz and arrived at lunch time a break and some nourishment in town. 0001085445 00000 n Informacin detallada del sitio web y la empresa: r-onthedowns.com, +92413936056, +911582571372, +911582620056 R on the Downs Rural Retreat - Bed and Breakfast - R On the Downs - Yangan near Warwick 81 PEBBLE CREEK DR, Lititz, PA 17543 | MLS PALA2000646 | Listing It is in Warwick Township. 0000945573 00000 n Portions of it are shaded by the tree canopy and there is also a gnome garden. Sandwich 1. This was our "first ride". A view from the Warwick-Ephrata trail, which is more rural towards the Warwick side. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. hb``Hf`a``f@@ HrP -~b/12O`p!{'Nb*E"D0:}OzqAuC4q XR;*>\a0bvi`1a $8,0i08p`>`vHI % +JW00H`= e=x H 2X02i` Z003@` I 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. Beautiful ride through the country side. 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. Built from a converted right-of-way of the Reading Railroad, the WERT connects Ephrata with several nearby communities via a well-maintained trail. 0001241390 00000 n is a beautiful stretch of trail through farmland and a gravel parking lot with port-a-pots. No pets, no smoking inside or outside. 229 Railroad Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522. 35 W 4th Ave , Lititz, PA 17543-2607 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $375,000. The long awaited extension of the trail into Akron Borough was openend on january 1st 2015. 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. Bike. 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. Great trail! Our Active Transportation Plan promotes trails as an important part of our mission to connect Lancaster County. Many scenic vistas! 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. 0000946851 00000 n Paved for about 3 miles from downtown Ephrata. 0000946851 00000 n Top 10 Outdoor Things to Do in Lancaster, PA - Bird-in-Hand I hope to ride this trail many times throughout the year. (Groh) The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail splits the difference between Lancaster farmland and the wooded Linear Park of Ephrata. 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 It was busy on a Saturday. 0001341694 00000 n Washer & Dryer hookups. The Goat Path) into a 16 ft. wide shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path. well as the beautiful country I was hoping it would go farther towards the pleasant downtown area in Lititz but feel that the streets are safe enough to travel to all of the shopping attractions in Lititz. The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. %%EOF To the north, it continues into a wooded area of Lebanon County. dog park in Ephrata. Easy to run and very well maintained. 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. 307 Windmill Way #77, Lititz, PA 17543 | MLS# PALA2031484 | Redfin I'll be back. 0001264504 00000 n Altitude change. 0001341158 00000 n 0001344867 00000 n 0000944687 00000 n 0001246324 00000 n Stopped and at Brewsters. Anxiously looking forward to the day I can do a night ride from Ephrata to Lititz and back without being on the road at all. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. endstream endobj startxref Be safe! 0001347016 00000 n 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. 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. but there is not a designated area-ie. Run. These regional trails took years of local collaboration and investment to create. I even caught a glimpse of a small BMX style practice track that I was tempted to try. It runs along Chiques Creek and is lined with trees. My favorite so far. I would rather them just keeping the railroad then making a terrible trail which really isn't even a trail. The hills were pretty easy, the gravel parts were not a problem at all and the weather was sunny and warm, with low humidity. HOWEVER, we found some side trails, all paved that wound around between developments. The Warwick Township Municipal Authority also includes restrooms and the closest trail parking to the Lititz terminus. 0001255201 00000 n Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. Weve walked 3 different sections so far & love how well maintained the trail is as 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 . 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. From Millway Road, the trail crosses Cocalico Creek and heads to a trailhead on East Meadow Valley Road, between Cocalico and Briar Hill Roads. NEW! Beautiful Historic House In Amish Country, Ephrata, PA Vacation 0000311140 00000 n 0001341562 00000 n At the other end, the hope is to extend the trail southwest to the Susquehanna River near Falmouth. Get complete property information, maps, street view, schools, walk score and more. startxref Lots of road crossings, but most people stopped for us. Places. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. Availability Subscribe to Calendar Updates today February 12 February 18, 2023 If you start your ride in Ephrata about 1 mile from Main St. the trail turns to the left. Click Here to sign up for the Bike Share! (as of 12/28/2016). 0001269131 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). Current segments of the trail will be fully connected when the Martic Forge Trestle is repaired from a 2018 arson. Another rail trail from the 1980s, the Lancaster Junction Trail heads north to the small town of Lancaster Junction in Penn Township. <]/Prev 1427198>> 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. 0 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). Fulton Manor Apartments, 35 Fulton Street, Akron, PA - RentCafe Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. 4. Warwick Regional Recreation Commission | Parks, Pavilions, Fields With the Newport Square trail ( built as part of a recent housing development) it forms a "T" that is 3 miles. The map will also help indicate which portions of the trail are currently paved and unpaved. S: -N$8\8+44\ 0z Mr}Aw7I |$. Please check with the trail owner before you go. Your trek to Ephrata will be about 7 miles, with a round trip distance of . 0001349066 00000 n 0001295936 00000 n Some portions Dawn-Dusk. first time on this trail. WERT Rules & RegulationsWERT MapWERT Brochure, If your organization, company, or group would like to host an event using the WERT or WERT access points, please submit a request using the above link. Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail - Lancaster County Planning A wonderful trail to walk and ride bike on. 0000786428 00000 n 0001266232 00000 n 807 Wisteria Dr , Ephrata, PA 17522-2622 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $31,000. 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. Rail trails are multi-use paths offering, at a minimum, a combination of pedestrian and cycle recreation. Our list of trails below details their current status, and our goals for where they will be expanded in the future. 0001252889 00000 n Colonial - Fulton Manor Apartments - Akron, PA 17501 0001342765 00000 n 0000311140 00000 n Head another 0.7 mile west on a trail that is once again paved and dead-ends at North Oak Street in Lititz. 140 0 obj <>stream Airfield Lights 1. Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail Multi Trail - Ephrata - Trailforks 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. even the unpaved portions are pretty smooth. From downtown Ephrata to Akron and return. Short. Thrive. MLS #pala2004820 The 1675 sq.ft. It would be a 5 star trail for biking if it was paved. Lancaster County Planning Department, PA | Official Website Our Lititz Bike Share & Rail Trail Experience is available from sunrise to sunset at Warwick Municipal Park, 315 Clay Road, Lititz, PA 17543. 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. Go 6.4 miles east, and take the exit toward PA 230/PA 341/Toll House Road. Lititz Bikeworks provides a Bike Rental kiosk at Warwick Township Facility. Springfield 6. The trails also has beautiful views of Lancaster's characteristic farm landscapes. Railroad Park Rail Trail. It makes for a very dirty bike. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. Yahoo!!!!!! PDF Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail - WordPress.com 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. It is expected that work on extending the trail to Millway Road in Ephrata township will begin this Spring. Map of regional trails and the towns they connect. 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. At Millway Road in about 2.7 miles, parking and a restroom are available. 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. A friend and I rented bikes at the Dick Winter's Memorial off Fulton Street in Ephrata. There are plans to connect the as of yet unimproved sections west of Quarryville with Chester County's trail system. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. Spent couple of hours riding End to End and back. One can now utilize this 7.2 mile trail to travel from the Lititz Borough /Warwick township line to Rte. Warwick Ephrata Rail Trail is now open - aerial drone view Solar Installers and Solar Services in United States I'm planning on a night bike ride next spring. Millway and Rothsville Rd. Excellent ride for e-bikes. The apartments also border the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. 0001255285 00000 n 0000947206 00000 n Nearing completion. If you cross the street, the trail is supposed to continue for another 3/4 miles. The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) is an incredible way to experience Ephrata's incredible natural beauty in a new way. "2. 0001344804 00000 n 0001252586 00000 n Lititz Bike Share - Lititz Bikeworks 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. NLCRPD is providing an advisory that camping is prohibited on the Warwick Township portion of the rail trail. 0001264782 00000 n 0001341432 00000 n The Warwick to Ephrata Rail-Trail - lancastercountymag.com This marker is located at the trail head to the Rail Trail. Great for walking or jogging or for a quick short ride. 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. Slate Cafe, 43 E. Main St.,. Jim Dietrich Park picked by Pennsylvania planners as a 'Great Public Space' Walked as part of a 'Volksmarch'. They are privately held but can be viewed from the trail. 0001343082 00000 n View more property details and sales history on Xome. 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. 0001266554 00000 n It has gotten longer. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. We've been using this abandoned rail line for over 30 years and are excited each time a new section has been improved. Ride into Ephrata is paved and lighted. An online map is available on the trail website. Find 18 photos of the 107 W Sunset Avenue home on Xome. 0001271076 00000 n 0001342240 00000 n Roscoe 1. Landmarks and Outdoors, Park . Salem 2. 319 Windmill Way #74, Lititz, PA 17543 | MLS# PALA2031480 | Redfin Ephrata side of trail is paved and clean. 0001251332 00000 n Warwick Rail Trail Advisory- Camping Prohibited Some inclines but easy enough. Parking lot for Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail - BusinessYab %PDF-1.5 % 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. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail Easy/Intermediate. Amenities include private entrances, large closets, 24 hour emergency maintenance, and full size washer and dryers in select homes. var socialShareJs = new SocialShare(); The map below illustrates the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT). Experience this 14.9-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. Lancaster County has a good number of rail trails that are heavily used. 0001266554 00000 n Road 28. Cheshire Reservoir, and the Hoosic River offer outstanding views of the scenery and wildlife. 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. 0001342891 00000 n 0001241979 00000 n Parks near 319 Windmill Way #74 include Lititz Springs Park, Warwick Township Linear Park, and Wert Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail. 0001271662 00000 n 0001341821 00000 n Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail Map - TrailLink 0001271662 00000 n Also, appreciated the Warwick Municipal building and park with bathrooms, good parking..and very friendly people along all the trails. 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 0001341949 00000 n 0001241614 00000 n RECOMMENDED ROUTE Chickies Rock County Park 7 Hiking "This is a short hike to a nice overlook over the Susquehanna river. 283)See Map (PDF). Colonial is pet friendly with some . Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. 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. 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. 363 ft. The Safe Harbor Railroad Trestle spans the Conestoga River on this 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. 0001271962 00000 n Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail RonStief@lititzrec.com. Today's mild. Marker is on North Oak Street, 0.1 miles north of East Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 772), on the left when traveling south. 1.78 mi State: Alabama Concrete. 0001251647 00000 n Parking and Trail Access. Warwick side has Small crushed limestone that just cakes on chains and bikes. We rode the trail today from Warwick Twp towards Ephrata and were stopped near Millway due to construction upgrades. Have enjoyed exploring different sections of this trail with my 10 month old puppy. I find the trail very well kept. by | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today 406 ft. Altitude start. 0000946272 00000 n Park Ridge 1. 4 102 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. Flag. We started in Ephrata at the parking lot near the monument. It's a very nice well maintained trail. Loved the paved sections. French Creek State Park Loop with Horseshoe Trail 6.1 mi 9.8 km 673' Up 205.1 m Up 673' Down 205.28 m Down. 4 0 obj <> endobj The Lititz-Warwick Trailway is a short, but sweet trail that passes two beautiful, historical structures. Most of all, we hope to connect as many trails and towns as possible. 0000944986 00000 n Warwick Real Estate; Akron Real Estate; Nearby Zip Codes. %PDF-1.5 % COVID lockdown unleashes swarms of visitors at parks, trails 35 W 4th Ave, Lititz, PA 17543 - MLS PALA2030504 - Coldwell Banker 0001259048 00000 n This portion of trail is paved and lit. Seeking sightseeing Downtown Lancaster and The Amish Village are both within a short drive!-- THE PROPERTY -- Blue Marsh Lake Loop Rail, Sea and Air 5. General Purpose Warning Light 8. 0000003745 00000 n Two segments of the trail have recently been completed. They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. find trail maps, reviews, photos & driving directions on traillink.com . Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail | Pennsylvania Trails | TrailLink Rode this trail on Wed. 1/2/19 starting in the early afternoon, the temperature was in the low 40s and it was overcast. 0001263405 00000 n 15 groceries, 53 restaurants, 3 parks. 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. . 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. 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. Nearby bus routes include 12, 1E, and 33. 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. It has a good mixture of sun and shade but keep sunblock handy for the little ones some stretches don't have shade. 0001342514 00000 n Parking for these trails is available at the Warwick Township Municipal Complex and at the John Bonfield Elementary School. Birdsboro, PA. 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. My husband and I rode the 7 miles out and back today from the Warwick municipal authority parking lot to Ephrata. Lititz, PA 17543), 100 Block of Millway Rd. Warwick Township Highlands Trail | Pennsylvania Trails | TrailLink Regional Rails-to-Trails | Warwick Township The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. WONDERFUL! Trails are shared-use when they allow people to walk, ride bikes, or use wheelchairs to share the surface. 0000786185 00000 n 15 groceries, 53 restaurants, 3 parks. We started at the Warwick Twp Municipal Park, which itself has a pleasant 3/4 mile paved loop. This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. A family bicycles the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail in Lancaster County, PA, to get a dose of the outdoors during the coronavirus. 0001264504 00000 n I don't ride bikes a lot, but my friend told me that the rental bikes are very good quality. THE 10 BEST Restaurants Near Heritage Rail Trail County Park - Tripadvisor We did the trail out to Oak St. then up to Newport Road. 0001341293 00000 n It also showsparking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. That trail, when completed, will provide an indirect link to the Lititz-Warwick Trailway. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. 7 0 obj <> endobj Transit. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a surge of new users. Hl y~nUS;rvp}{.4Y9. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Eight of the best bicycle trails in and around Lebanon County 0001342374 00000 n 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. 0001344320 00000 n Palatine 1. Unlike pedestrian crosswalks in urban areas, vehicles have the right-of-way at trail crossings and are not required to stop for you.