Nice walking trail that winds for more than 22 miles through urban and rural landscapes between the Maryland state line and the city of York, PA. For those who need to rest from time to time, there are memorial benches along the path. We haven’t walked the entire length, but have enjoyed starting at the two separate trailheads ~ Shrewsbury and Brillhart Station. Both are very easy to walk/jog or ride bikes on. We first discovered the trail after moving to the MD area 9 years ago. Sadly, the trail has deteriorated to some degree with the encroachment of vegetation. A new ball field has been put in at Brillhart Station so perhaps«someone» will start to maintain the trail. About 1.5 miles S of Brillhart Station trailhead is the 370-foot-long Howard Tunnel. At milepost 11 the borough of Seven Valleys provides an opportunity for refreshments at the café, tavern or wine shop. About half a mile farther S is the restored Hanover Junction train station restored to appear as it did in 1863. Close to the Maryland state line portion the trail runs through farmlands and the banks of Codorus Creek. The Heritage Rail Trail passes through Glen Rock, Railroad and New Freedom. From New Freedom’s restored railroad station it is just 1.5 miles to the Mason-Dixon Line and the connection to Maryland’s 20-mile Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail, which is also known as the Northern Central Railroad Trail. We haven’t explored the York, PA portion beyond Brillhart Station so I can’t comment. For the most part the trail is shaded by trees which makes it stay pretty cool. There is a railroad track on one side of the trail and Codorus Creek on the other. The towns along the trail seem to cater to bike riders which is really nice!
Robin R.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 York, PA
I can’t believe there is no listing for the Heritage Rail Trail. What gives? Hardly used and never trashy this mostly flat trail will be a pleasure to ride on for all your family members and all fitness levels. The trail is mostly tree lined and you will find yourself in the direct sun for short sprints, at least from what I have experienced which is NOT the entire length. There are breaks along the way allowing you to drive and park rather than trying to tackle the entire trail in one day. **OUCH** If you go to the website I provided you will find links on B&B’s off the trail, restaurants, and shops. ALSO… a creek runs parallel {kinda} for you folks with a canoe, 150.00 at Dick’s ;)
