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Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

9.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Butterfly Acres Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Conestoga Greenway Trail

1.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

15.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Ed Miller Memorial Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Elizabethtown Connector Trail

0.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Farmingdale Trail

4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Grass

Gettysburg Trail

3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

H & F Trolley Trail

1.1 mi

State: MD

Asphalt

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

27.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Hollow Creek Greenway

1.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Kissel Hill Commons Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lancaster Junction Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail

2.9 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

19.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad Trace (formerely Little Buffalo)

1.16 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Grass

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

15.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

19.9 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Warwick Township Linear Park Trail

1.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail

7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Accordion

Bear Hole Trail

5.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Belmont Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Capital Area Greenbelt

24 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Chambersburg Rail-Trail

1.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Chickies Rock Overlook Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Conewago Recreation Trail

5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail

2.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Enola Low Grade Trail

29.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Fielding Belt Trail

4.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Greater Lancaster Heritage Pathway

1.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Hanover Trolley Trail

5.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Heritage Trail (PA)

0.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Lykens Valley Rail Trail

9.2 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Ma & Pa Community Greenway

1.44 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Manheim Township Bikeway

0.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Manheim Township Community Park Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Middle Creek Trail (PA)

1.3 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Penn's Creek Path (Mid State Trail)

2.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Stony Valley Rail-Trail

19.6 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Swatara Rail-Trail

10.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Iron Horse Trail (PA)

10 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail

13 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Northwest Corridor Linear Park

0.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Warwick Township Highlands Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Grass

Gettysburg Inner Loop

1.03 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Haydn Manor Trail

0.25 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lancaster Bible College Path & Stoner Park Path

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete

Landis Valley Road Sidepath

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Lime Spring Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel

North Gettysburg Trail

0.88 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Olde Hickory Village Trail

0.25 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Oregon Dairy Pathway

0.59 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Valleybrook Pathway

0.93 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Worthington Pathway

0.63 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Buffalo Valley Rail Trail The Buffalo Valley Rail Trail, which runs between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, is a 9.5-mile rail trail. About the Route The trail features interpretive signs related to the region's history. The...	PA	9.5 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	43 reviews
	Butterfly Acres Trail Situated near the south end of Lititz borough, the half-mile long Butterfly Acres Park Trail follows a restored wetland and small stream, connecting two neighborhoods. A smaller segment, which is...	PA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Conestoga Greenway Trail The Conestoga Greenway Trail runs next to the Conestoga River at Sunnyside. The one end of the trail is at Lancaster County Central Park. Although there is vehicular traffic in the park, it is great...	PA	1.3 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
	Cumberland Valley Rail Trail The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail rolls 15.8 miles through a bucolic valley that’s hemmed in by the Blue and South Mountains in south-central Pennsylvania. Running from Shippensburg to east of...	PA	15.8 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	73 reviews
	Ed Miller Memorial Trail Named in honor of the late Ed Miller—a longtime caretaker at Renfrew Park and Museum and member of the Waynesboro Historical Society and Renfrew Institute—the Ed Miller Memorial Trail connects three...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
	Elizabethtown Connector Trail The first section of the Elizabethtown Connector Trail officially opened in May 2015. Although just shy of a mile this trail provides such beautiful scenery that you'll feel like you could stay...	PA	0.3 mi	Asphalt	4 reviews
	Farmingdale Trail Actually a small network of multi-use trails, the Farmingdale Trail has recently been extended through The Crossings mixed-use development and now connects several neighborhoods in the northwest...	PA	4 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Grass	5 reviews
	Gettysburg Trail Not to be confused with the nearby Gettysburg Inner Loop, the roughly 3-mile Gettysburg Trail is a paved walking trail that connects the Visitor Center to important locations on the battlefield, the...	PA	3 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	H & F Trolley Trail Sitting on the corner of East Main Street and Alley 5 in Thurmont is a green and white one-story building. Murals decorate its walls, depicting the history of the famous Hagerstown and Frederick...	MD	1.1 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Heritage Rail Trail County Park The Heritage Rail Trail County Park (HRT) runs between the Pennsylvania–Maryland state line and York, Pennsylvania. Most of the trail has a crushed-stone surface, although portions of the trail,...	PA	27.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	96 reviews
	Hollow Creek Greenway The Hollow Creek Greenway follows its namesake waterway through scenic woodlands and valleys, offering a quiet oasis in the suburbs. The trail provides an important link between neighborhoods, schools...	PA	1.7 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	8 reviews
	Kissel Hill Commons Trail A part of Manheim Township's network of multi-use greenways, the mile-long Kissel Hill Commons Trail extends across the mixed use subdivision for which it is named in the suburbs north of...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
	Lancaster Junction Trail The popular Lancaster Junction Trail follows the former Reading and Columbia Railroad, which transported iron ore and coal from Reading to the Chesapeake Bay via the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal...	PA	2.3 mi	Crushed Stone	20 reviews
	LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail The short, tranquil LeTort Spring Run Nature Trail follows its namesake creek closely, LeTort Spring Run, through a mix of deciduous trees and lowland marshes bristling with tall grasses and cattails....	PA	2.9 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass	10 reviews
	Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail travels for 19.6 miles in three distinct segments through Pennsylvania's Lebanon Valley. A majority of the route is unpaved, most gravel-surfaced, except for a four-mile...	PA	19.6 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	88 reviews
	Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad Trace (formerely Little Buffalo) Included in the seven-mile network of trails in Little Buffalo State Park are two small sections of rail-trail. Together they are called the Newport and Sherman's Valley Railroad Trace. The...	PA	1.16 mi	Crushed Stone, Grass	1 reviews
	Northwest Lancaster County River Trail Overview Spanning over 15 miles on the banks of the Susquehanna River, the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail is a tranquil and easy-going meander between the towns of Bainbridge, Marietta...	PA	15.9 mi	Asphalt	121 reviews
	Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts because of its proximity to populous Baltimore and its relatively flat course, which winds along river valleys through...	MD	19.9 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	99 reviews
	Warwick Township Linear Park Trail The Warwick Township Linear Park Trail is a joint project of Warwick Township and Lititz borough. The pathway extends from Market Street north, following the Santo Domingo Creek, to Newport Road....	PA	1.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	2 reviews
	Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail The 7-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. About the...	PA	7 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	45 reviews

Accordion

Bear Hole Trail Swatara Creek runs through the vast woodlands of Swatara State Park in eastern Pennsylvania. Bear Hole Trail traces the eastern side of the waterway, while the Swatara Rail-Trail runs along the other...	PA	5.5 mi	Crushed Stone	13 reviews
Belmont Trail Constructed as part of the Belmont subdivision/Shoppers At Belmont mixed use development, the Belmont Trail is part of Manheim Township's growing network of multi-use greenways and the latest of...	PA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Capital Area Greenbelt Closure Notice: The Capital Area Greenbelt will be closed south of the PennDOT Building in Phoenix Park for the foreseeable future. The recommended detour uses S. Front, Sycamore, Cameron, and Shanois...	PA	24 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Gravel	40 reviews
Chambersburg Rail-Trail The Chambersburg Rail Trail is a 1.6 mile paved urban trail that connects neighborhoods just a few blocks west of the community's central business district. Starting at South Main Street (Route 11),...	PA	1.6 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Chickies Rock Overlook Trail As its name implies, the half-mile out-and-back Chickies Rock Overlook Trail leads to a beautiful vista in Chickies Rock County Park. About the Route Start at the trailhead on its eastern end...	PA	0.5 mi	Dirt	9 reviews
Conewago Recreation Trail Farms and pastures surround the Conewago Recreation Trail, but it was the discovery and mining of iron ore that led to the development of the railroad that eventually resulted in this trail. The path...	PA	5 mi	Crushed Stone	59 reviews
Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail This gently winding trail in Pine Grove Furnace State Park passes along the shores of two lakes and through the woodlands of Michaux State Forest. Pine Grove Furnace began operating in 1764 to take...	PA	2.2 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone	8 reviews
Enola Low Grade Trail Running through southeastern Pennsylvania, the Enola Low Grade Trail is remarkably flat, even for a rail trail —it says so right in the name! Even across hilly terrain, the trail’s grades never exceed...	PA	29.15 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	135 reviews
Fielding Belt Trail The Fielding Bank Trail gives residents of Boiling Springs access to a couple nearby parks without having to travel along local roads. The trail begins at High Street the west end of town and...	PA	4.3 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	4 reviews
Greater Lancaster Heritage Pathway Currently just over a mile in length, the Greater Lancaster Heritage Pathway looks, at first glance, like most of the other multi-use trails that have been built across the Lancaster suburbs over the...	PA	1.2 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Hanover Trolley Trail The Hanover Trolley Trail is currently 5.5 miles in two disconnected trail segments. The trail is being built along the 16-mile corridor of the York-Hanover Trolley Line that ran between the two...	PA	5.5 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	7 reviews
Heritage Trail (PA) Part of the township's ongoing efforts to create a network of multiuse greenways, Manheim Township's Heritage Trail begins at Valley Road and extends south, along the eastern boundary of Landis Woods...	PA	0.4 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	4 reviews
Lykens Valley Rail Trail Lykens Valley Rail Trail is approximately half-way complete with 9 miles of trail open out of 20 miles planned. Those 9 miles are available in three disconnected segments. In Millersburg, a 0.4-mile...	PA	9.2 mi	Crushed Stone	9 reviews
Ma & Pa Community Greenway Meandering 1.4 miles through the borough of Red Lion, this section of the Ma & Pa Community Greenway is called the Red Lion Trail. Following a disused railway corridor for part of its route, this...	PA	1.44 mi	Crushed Stone	6 reviews
Manheim Township Bikeway Part of Manheim Township's growing network of multi-use greenways, the Manheim Township Bikeway begins off Kissel Hill Road, immediately north of the intersection with Landis Valley Road. Heading...	PA	0.7 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Manheim Township Community Park Trail Part of Manheim Township's growing greenway network, the paved, multi-use trail begins at the access road to the Manheim Township Community Park and loops around athletic fields and a playground at...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Middle Creek Trail (PA) Forming the eastern side of a triangle with Elders Run Trail and the 130-mile Horseshoe Trail, the short, charming Middle Creek Trail is contained within wooded Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area...	PA	1.3 mi	Gravel	3 reviews
Penn's Creek Path (Mid State Trail) A renovated former railroad tunnel that features a separate entrance for bats is a highlight of the Penn's Creek Path. The path is a relatively flat segment of the 328-mile Mid State Trail that runs...	PA	2.7 mi	Crushed Stone	13 reviews
Stony Valley Rail-Trail Note: During hunting season, Pennsylvania Game Lands Regulations require ALL non-hunters present on game lands between November 15 and December 15 (excluding Sundays) to wear a minimum of 250 square...	PA	19.6 mi	Dirt, Gravel	65 reviews
Swatara Rail-Trail The Swatara Rail-Trail runs for 10.2 miles between Lickdale and Pine Grove, snaking around an Appalachian Mountain in eastern Pennsylvania. The trail passes through the forests of Swatara State Park...	PA	10.2 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	59 reviews
Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail Located in northern Manheim Township, the Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail is a link in the suburban Lancaster County municipality's growing network of multi-use trails. The trail consists of 3...	PA	0.5 mi	Asphalt	2 reviews
Iron Horse Trail (PA) The Iron Horse Trail follows two abandoned rail beds: the Path Valley Railroad and the Perry Lumber Company Railroad. Originally, the Path Valley Railroad was going to be an extension for the Newport...	PA	10 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt	5 reviews
Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail The Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail, named for a local resident who died in a bicycling accident, offers a safe paved route through Derry and nearby communities. About the Route The trail...	PA	13 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
Northwest Corridor Linear Park Northwest Corridor Linear Park is a short paved pathway that winds its way among the city streets just northeast of the city square. The pathway functions as community park for residents of downtown...	PA	0.7 mi	Asphalt	3 reviews
Warwick Township Highlands Trail A link in the region's burgeoning network of multi-use greenways, the Warwick Highlands Trail connects several subdivisions, shopping centers and a hospital on the west side of Warwick Township, just...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Grass	2 reviews
Gettysburg Inner Loop The Gettysburg Inner Loop is a network of multi-use trails and signed, on-street bicycle routes, paralleled by sidewalks for foot traffic, currently being built around the perimeter of the historic,...	PA	1.03 mi	Asphalt	1 reviews
Haydn Manor Trail One of a growing number of local greenways connecting points in the Lancaster suburbs, the quarter mile long Haydn Manor Trail arcs from Wayfaring Way to Camas Lane in the northeast corner of the...	PA	0.25 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Lancaster Bible College Path & Stoner Park Path Part of Manheim Township’s growing network of greenways, this multiuse trail is located in the southeastern part of the suburban municipality. At its eastern end, this paved trail encircles Stoner...	PA	2 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete	0 reviews
Landis Valley Road Sidepath Part of Manheim Township's growing greenways network, the Landis Valley Sidepath is an asphalt, multi-use trail that begins at the Manheim Township Bikeway on the south end of the Landis Valley...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Lime Spring Trail Currently about a mile in length, the Lime Spring Trail is envisioned to connect several residential communities to the nearby Lancaster suburb of Rohrerstown as well as to shopping centers, office...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel	0 reviews
North Gettysburg Trail Part of the Gettysburg area's growing trail network, the North Gettysburg Trail begins at the north end of the borough at the northwest corner of East Broadway and Old Harrisburg Road. The asphalt...	PA	0.88 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Olde Hickory Village Trail This short, quarter mile long trail winds through meadows on either side of Landis Run, connecting the Olde Hickory Village condo complex with the Worthington subdivision. The trail is one of several...	PA	0.25 mi	Asphalt	0 reviews
Oregon Dairy Pathway Part of Manheim Township's growing network of greenways, the Oregon Dairy Pathway links the Oregon Dairy complex with the nearby Landis Homes retirement community. A little over a half a mile in...	PA	0.59 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	0 reviews
Valleybrook Pathway The Valleybrook Pathway is a 0.93-mile trail that connects trail users to other nearby trails in the greater Lancaster Trail network. About the Route The Valleybrook Pathway offers a short...	PA	0.93 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	0 reviews
Worthington Pathway The Worthington Pathway is a 0.63-mile trail that connects trail users to other nearby trails in the greater Lancaster Trail network. About the Route The Worthington Pathway offers a short...	PA	0.63 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews

Recent Trail Reviews

Hanover Trolley Trail

too cool, too short

July, 2025 by sunnybrookusa

Great trail close to my home so I get to ride it as often as I want. I’m looking forward to another leg being completed and hoping it doesn’t take 10 years. I took my 9 year old twin grand sons on it and they love it too.

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Fantastic Biking Trail

July, 2025 by joshua.d.waterman

This trail is paved end to end and is incredibly scenic! The trail goes through several small towns along the way and features great views of the river. It is our favorite rail trail in the county. Get out there and experience all this trail has to offer for yourself!

Enola Low Grade Trail

23.5 Miles are Great

July, 2025 by joshua.d.waterman

The Enola Low Grade Trail is a great rail trail for biking and walking. Starting from the Turkey Hill end, the first 6 or so miles are super scenic along the river. Once the trail turns inland it is less scenic but still a very nice ride.

It should be noted that once you reach Hollow Rd east of Quarryville (around mile marker 23 or so), the trail is not particularly bike-friendly and the last mile is so overgrown it's not even really hike-friendly.

The trail is marketed as 29.1 miles, but if you're planning on biking, it is about 23 miles.

Accordion

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

Well-done

July, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

There are some climbs at points, but that makes for some fun downhills. Trail is smooth and easy to follow.

Stony Valley Rail-Trail

Nice improvement

June, 2025 by forchek11

Beautiful surroundings, completely shaded. Stones are a little large but nicely compacted. Nice improvement over just maybe two years ago. Saw some wildlife and not many other riders on a Saturday afternoon

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

This Trail's got Flow!

June, 2025 by jeffrey.r.schmoyer

Echo a lot of other 5 star reviews, this a beautiful fully paved trail worthy of any biker to make the trip to ride. What I didnt expect is that the designers of this trail got just the right amount of curve and undulation to give a rider that feeling of flow. Varied views, plenty of shade, and some trains nearby but not too close, oh and also Marietta is a cool little town... makes a great divert on one leg to find a lunch spot. If only this tied seamlessly to the Enola lowgrade trail... it nearly does via roads!

Enola Low Grade Trail

Excellent choice for a long, flat ride

June, 2025 by tedreese_tl

“Low Grade” is no exaggeration and this is an excellent trail if you’re looking for a long, flat cruise. As others have commented, the scenic highlights are on the western half of the trail so start at Turkey Hill trailhead if that’s what you’re looking for. Portable toilets at maybe half the trailheads. No easy access to stores/conveniences (except Quarryville) so BYO water and nutrition

Conewago Recreation Trail

Pretty easy ride

June, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

It’s definitely a rail-trail: pretty straight and flat. This trail reminded me of the Torrey C Brown trail in northern MD. It was a little rough, but certainly not unridable or even particularly unpleasant on my 700C hybrid bike.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

Seven Valleys

June, 2025 by dane.burns

Billie and I rode the trail (some of it) on June 3rd for the first time. Headed South we got to the blockades at main St. I heard commotion under the overpass. I went and talked to the workers. They told me to ride through as the trail is open, but the horses were not removed but will be shortly. We are riding another section today. This by far, is one of the most interesting and beautiful trails we have been on.

Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail

Varied conditions throughout

June, 2025 by tnbpptw5x7

The trail is easier to follow than I expected due to the “bike route” signs throughout. It’s in good shape. Multiple times it shares the road for miles at a time, but these roads had very little traffic.

Lykens Valley Rail Trail

Scenic trail through quite areas!

June, 2025 by rorynmarie

Although not totally connected, we found this trail to be delightful. It takes you through some safe, side streets to a fairly flat, forested path. The woodsy part is dirt/gravel and can be a bit challenging, as you need to be aware of the twigs, uneven surfaces,and wildlife. But hey...isn't this why we ride?

Conewago Recreation Trail

My least favorite local trail

May, 2025 by renae1

I live in Northeast Lancaster county and have ridden most trails in this area. The Lancaster part of this trail was repaired with unridable large gravel. The last time I rode it, we stopped and turned around as we worried about the impact on our bikes. It’s a jarring unstable trail surface. We now only ride the Lebanon county part of this trail … which is beautiful, picturesque, shaded, uncrowded, and well maintained.

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