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Angelica Creek Trail

1.9 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Bear Hole Trail

5.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Belmont Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail

28.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Brighton-Reidenbaugh Park Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Broad Street Greenway

0.9 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

10.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Gravel

Butterfly Acres Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Capital Area Greenbelt

21.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Chickies Rock Overlook Trail

0.5 mi

State: PA

Dirt

Conestoga Greenway Trail

1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Conewago Recreation Trail

5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Cumberland County Biker/Hiker Trail

2.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Cinder, Crushed Stone

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

13.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone

Elizabethtown Connector Trail

0.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Enola Low Grade Trail

28.9 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone

Exeter Scenic River Trail

2.3 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Farmingdale Trail

4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Crushed Stone, Grass

Fielding Belt Trail

4.3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel

Gettysburg Inner Loop

1.03 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

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Gettysburg Trail

3 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Gravity Trail

4.15 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel

Hanover Trolley Trail

3.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

27.4 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Heritage Trail (PA)

1.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk

Hollow Creek Greenway

1.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Iron Horse Trail (PA)

10 mi

State: PA

Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt

J. Manley Robbins Trail

2.5 mi

State: PA

Grass, Gravel

JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area

0.82 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Jonathan Eshenour Memorial Trail

13 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

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 mi

State: PA

Cinder, Dirt, Grass

Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail

18 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Lykens Valley Rail Trail

9.2 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

1.3 mi

State: PA

Gravel

Mill Creek Trail (PA)

0.9 mi

State: PA

Woodchips

Muhlenberg Rail Trail

1.8 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Neversink Connector Trail

1.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Newport and Shermans Valley Railroad Trace (formerely Little Buffalo)

1.16 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Grass

Northwest Corridor Linear Park

0.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

14.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt

Penns Creek Path (Mid State Trail)

2.7 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Red Lion Mile

1 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone

Roaring Creek Watershed

8 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Schuylkill River Trail

71.7 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel

Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail

7.3 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Stony Valley Railroad Grade

19.7 mi

State: PA

Dirt, Gravel

Swatara Rail-Trail

10 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

19.5 mi

State: MD

Crushed Stone, Dirt

Union Canal Trail

6.5 mi

State: PA

Crushed Stone, Gravel

Warwick Township Highlands Trail

2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Concrete, Grass

Warwick Township Linear Park Trail

1.2 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

7.1 mi

State: PA

Asphalt, Crushed Stone

Wyomissing Creek Trail

2.6 mi

State: PA

Asphalt

Trail Image	Trail Name	States	Length	Surface	Rating
	Angelica Creek Trail The Angelica Creek Trail, in Reading's suburbs, begins at a scenic stretch of the Schuylkill River Trail, then goes south along the river a short distance before heading northwest toward Angelica...	PA	1.9 mi	Gravel	2 reviews
	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	11 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
	Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail The Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail loops around a manmade reservoir just outside of Reading in southeastern Pennsylvania. The trail has a mixture of surfaces (hard-packed dirt, grass, gravel and...	PA	28.6 mi	Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	12 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	1 reviews
	Broad Street Greenway The Broad Street Greenway in York is anchored by the Alexander D. Goode Middle School at one end and Hannah Penn Middle School at the other. The bike-ped corridor parallels Broad Street in the heart...	PA	0.9 mi	Asphalt, Concrete	0 reviews
	Buffalo Valley Rail Trail Currently, over 10 miles of the Buffalo Valley Rail Trail are complete. The trail runs between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg, and interpretive signs relate the region's history. The trail is mostly paved...	PA	10.3 mi	Asphalt, Gravel	36 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
	Capital Area Greenbelt Every year, tens of thousands of people take to the Capital Area Greenbelt looping around Harrisburg to play, exercise, and commute. The greenway completely encircles Pennsylvania’s capital city as it...	PA	21.2 mi	Asphalt, Cinder, Concrete, Crushed Stone	31 reviews
	Chickies Rock Overlook Trail As its name implies, hikers on the Chickies Rock Overlook Trail will be rewarded with a beautiful vista at the end of their excursion. The trail follows an old trolley line route that once took...	PA	0.5 mi	Dirt	6 reviews
	Conestoga Greenway Trail This trail is not offically part of the Lancaster County Park system. It runs next to the Conestoga River at Sunnyside. The one end of the trail is at Lancaster County Central Park. Although there is...	PA	1 mi	Asphalt	8 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	39 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	6 reviews
	Cumberland Valley Rail Trail The Cumberland Valley Rail Trail rolls 13.7 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	13.7 mi	Asphalt, Concrete, Crushed Stone	54 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	3 reviews
	Enola Low Grade Trail Caution: On April 12, 2018, a fire severely damaged the Martic Forge Trestle, which runs over Pequea Creek and River Road on the Enola Low Grade Trail. Access to the trail going west from the Route...	PA	28.9 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone	105 reviews
	Exeter Scenic River Trail The Exeter Scenic River Trail traces the north bank of the Schuylkill River. The tree-lined route provides views of the river and runs to the Klapperthal Trail at the base of Neversink Mountain. Visit...	PA	2.3 mi	Cinder, Crushed Stone, Gravel	7 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	2 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 Walnut Street on the west end of town and...	PA	4.3 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel	0 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

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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	0 reviews
Gravity Trail Constructed in 2012, the Gravity Trail is one of the newer additions to the extensive network of trails and greenways that criss-cross the Greater Reading metro area. The trail's unusual name comes...	PA	4.15 mi	Ballast, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass, Gravel	0 reviews
Hanover Trolley Trail The Hanover Trolley Trail is being built along the 16-mile corridor of the York-Hanover Trolley Line that ran between the two cities in the early 1900s. Currently, about a quarter of that distance is...	PA	3.5 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
Heritage Rail Trail County Park Heritage Rail Trail County Park (HRT), along with the connecting Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail that continues south through Maryland, are in Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame. Both trails follow...	PA	27.4 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	77 reviews
Heritage Trail (PA) Part of the township's ongoing efforts to create a network of multi-use greenways, Manheim Twp.'s Heritage Trail begins at Valley Road and extends south, along the eastern boundary of Landis Woods to...	PA	1.1 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk	2 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	6 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
J. Manley Robbins Trail Although the J. Manley Robbins Trail spans only 2.5 miles, its rich history and natural beauty make a stop in the rural Pennsylvania borough of Danville worthwhile. The rustic trail—forming a loop of...	PA	2.5 mi	Grass, Gravel	6 reviews
JFK Walking Trail - Pottsville Bike Path & Jogging Area The JFK Walking Trail is a hidden gem created to be part of the Pottsville Community flagship recreation complex. The paved trail is located behind the tennis courts and pool. A stylish sign complete...	PA	0.82 mi	Asphalt	0 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. It begins in a rural area just south...	PA	13 mi	Asphalt	9 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	0 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	19 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 mi	Cinder, Dirt, Grass	7 reviews
Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail While the Lebanon Valley might be best known for its chocolate and distinctive bologna, iron ore is what put the region on the map in the 1700s. The 18-mile Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail—and the...	PA	18 mi	Crushed Stone	68 reviews
Lykens Valley Rail Trail Lykens Valley Rail Trail is nearly 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 segment...	PA	9.2 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	0 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	1 reviews
Middle Creek Trail 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
Mill Creek Trail (PA) Just short of a mile in length, the Mill Creek Trail follows the south bank of the stream for which it is named in the suburbs east of Lancaster. Paved with a surface of compact woodchips, the...	PA	0.9 mi	Woodchips	1 reviews
Muhlenberg Rail Trail Although relatively short at 1.8 miles, the Muhlenberg Rail Trail extends the ability of residents to exercise or visit local parks, schools, and businesses under their own power. The asphalt trail...	PA	1.8 mi	Asphalt	10 reviews
Neversink Connector Trail Reading's Neversink Connector Trail is a short paved pathway that branches off the Thun Trail, a 18-mile section of the Schuylkill River Trail. It begins near the Reading Area Community College and...	PA	1.2 mi	Asphalt	1 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	0 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	2 reviews
Northwest Lancaster County River Trail The Northwest Lancaster County River Trail follows the route of the historic Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, tracing the Susquehanna River northwest from Columbia to Falmouth. While the majority of the...	PA	14.1 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt	85 reviews
Penns Creek Path (Mid State Trail) A renovated former railroad tunnel that features a separate entrance for bats is a highlight of the Penns Creek Path. The path is a relatively flat segment of the 328-mile Mid State Trail that runs...	PA	2.7 mi	Crushed Stone	11 reviews
Red Lion Mile This is a pleasant one mile community trail which begins right at the center of Red Lion, PA. The main trailhead is on Main St. at the restored MA&PA train station, which now is home to the Red Lion...	PA	1 mi	Crushed Stone	4 reviews
Roaring Creek Watershed This lovely, relatively flat dirt path runs through the Roaring Creek Tract of the Weiser State Forest. Here, the south tributary of Roaring Creek cuts through the forest, pooling into three large...	PA	8 mi	Dirt, Gravel	6 reviews
Schuylkill River Trail At one time an important thoroughfare for commerce carried by canal barges and railroad cars in southeastern Pennsylvania, the Schuylkill River corridor now accommodates walkers, bicyclists, and...	PA	71.7 mi	Asphalt, Boardwalk, Concrete, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Gravel	123 reviews
Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail The Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail passes through the rolling green hills of the Schuylkill River Valley, from just outside of Tamaqua to Middleport. The trail runs immediately adjacent to US...	PA	7.3 mi	Dirt, Gravel	10 reviews
Stony Valley Railroad Grade 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	19.7 mi	Dirt, Gravel	52 reviews
Swatara Rail-Trail The Swatara Rail-Trail uses the corridors left behind by a canal and a railroad to snake around an Appalachian mountain in eastern Pennsylvania, passing through the forests of Swatara State Park most...	PA	10 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Dirt, Grass	52 reviews
Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail The Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail is one of the best hiking and biking trails in the Mid-Atlantic region. It allows for nearly 20 miles of flat travel, punctuated by a number of access points and an...	MD	19.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Dirt	79 reviews
Union Canal Trail The Union Canal Trail runs along the Tulpehocken Creek from the city of Reading up to Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport. The trail makes up a segment of the 71.7-mile Schuylkill River Trail in southeastern...	PA	6.5 mi	Crushed Stone, Gravel	21 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	0 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 7.1-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. The Lancaster Junction...	PA	7.1 mi	Asphalt, Crushed Stone	29 reviews
Wyomissing Creek Trail The Wyomissing Creek Trail offers a pleasant tree-lined route along its namesake waterway in West Reading. At its eastern end, you can connect to an 18-mile segment of the Schuylkill River Trail that...	PA	2.6 mi	Asphalt	9 reviews

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Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

nice ride

September, 2020 by bmditmar

Everything is easy in this ride. Kids, dogs lots of folks Everyone staying safe with masks and social distancing

Capital Area Greenbelt

Integrated with civilization and segmented

September, 2020 by hou2

Ever since we found out my trunk bike carrier works on our SUV late this summer, we've fervently explored biking trails around the Harrisburg area before the season's over. One of the first things that came to mind would of course be the Capital Area Greenbelt. It's a 23 mile route interconnecting paved paths, crushed-stone trails, and public roads. We've only explored 3 different segments of the Greenbelt.

The first is City Island and Riverfront Park. Start by looping around the small island which is less than a mile but think of it as a warm up. You also get to see some touristy highlights such as the Pride of the Susquehanna Riverboat, Water Golf, and City Island Railroad. Then cross the picturesque Walnut Street Bridge, turn left on to my favorite segment so far, the Riverfront Park. This paved segment runs for 3 miles alongside the Susquehanna River all the way to Vaughn St. Along the way you get to see many sculptures and historic landmarks. Some highlights include State Street, Governor's Mansion, Peace Garden, and Sunken Garden. And if you're open to excursions, take detours and check out the Capitol Complex and Italian Lake.

The second segment we've been frequenting without realizing it's part of the Greenbelt - Wildwood Park. I've had a 5-star review on it. It's one of my favorite parks in the Harrisburg area. I've read that there's a new 1.5 mile segment connecting from Wildwood Park to Fort Hunter. I can't wait to check that out!

The third segment we just tried today, the Andrea Ave Spur. It's not part of the main loop but still part of the Greenbelt. I guess you can think of it as an extension, much like the Fort Hunter segment. This one starts out on a crushed-stone path but soon turns into a fully paved trail. It's only 2.3 miles to the main loop near the Farm Show complex, but it's hilly and punishing at times.

This is a different experience than, say, a rail trail which is more secluded and allows you to be soaked with nature. Here you do not completely leave civilization. Another negative aspect is that many sections insolve public roads. I'm not sure I should venture the southeast portion of the Greenbelt, based on the map...

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

Great easy trail with historical stops and placards along the way

September, 2020 by hou2

This 22 mile rail trail begins in York and ends at the PA-MD state line. The trail goes alongside the railroad that was built in the 1800's and was in use through 1972. The crushed stone trail makes the soothing crackling sound. It's perfect for biking, even for road bikes.

On this delightful sunny brisk mid-September day, we put out the bike carrier and deployed our bikes for a 13 mile round trip ride. We parked our car at Brillhart Station parking lot, which was big but surprisingly jam-packed. We biked from Brillhart Station to Hanover Junction Station, passing through Howard Tunnel and Seven Valleys along the way. We saw farm lands, corn fields, a tunnel, creeks, and rocky hills. We spent some time taking pictures around the Howard Tunnel which is the oldest continuously used railroad tunnel in the US. We spent even more time at the Seven Valleys parking lot which has a lot of picnic tables to consume our snacks, and 3 colorful giant bicycles which present another great photo op. We stopped at the Hanover Junction Station which has a few interesting outdoor sculptures. It has men's and women's restrooms; however, they were closed perhaps due to COVID-19. Fortunately, there's a Porta John next to the picnic tables.

We had a great time experiencing this segment of the Heritage Rail Trail between Brillhart and Hanover Junction.

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Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

Great ride

September, 2020 by davegoll.occ

About one quarter of the trail is paved, the rest is packed gravel. There is a great rest area about halfway and a small refreshment stand by a local farmer not far away. Can be crowded close to Lewisburg as it was today around lunch time. Many road and driveway crossings, so be careful. Plenty of parking at both ends of the trail. One of our favorite trails!

Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

What a great trail :)

September, 2020 by 7424kendra

A friend and I rented bikes at the Dick Winter's Memorial off Fulton Street in Ephrata. They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. You do need to unlock the bikes with a code that is emailed AFTER you pay for your rental. We had no issues getting the bikes adjusted to our height. One bike had a basket which was convenient. A few other bikes had water bottle holders. I don't ride bikes a lot, but my friend told me that the rental bikes are very good quality. I thought the bikes were very comfortable and even though I am 53 y/o - it was a comfortable 14 mile ride on the Warwick/Ephrata rail trail. 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.

Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail

Great trail on a perfect day

September, 2020 by leojlynch

We rode the entire trail from Cockeysville to New Freedom, PA on a perfect September Saturday. We could not have enjoyed this trail more than we did. There were lots of people using it today and everyone seemed to be able to carve out their own little slice of the trail.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park

Great Ride

September, 2020 by david.deroian

It was a beautiful day so I decided to do some pedaling. I started near the New Freedom train station and headed north. After arriving in York, I discovered that once crossing a few streets, the trail continued so off I went. I rode to the trail's northern tetminus at Rudy Park. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy! I rode through the park and then decided to head back south. Upon arriving back at New Freedom, I decided to continue south. I rode to the southern terminus to a small parking lot south of Ashland road, turned around and headed back north to New Freedom. Beautiful ride.

Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail

Solid Cross Country Trail

September, 2020 by ron.ritter

The trail is mostly maintained by nature. Awesome for a non-technical off road excursion. Pack a lunch.

Northwest Lancaster County River Trail

Take your time and enjoy!

September, 2020 by drdaly

Enjoyed our afternoon on the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. Started in Bainbridge at Koser Park. Picked up some ham sandwiches at the Bainbridge Inn. Gorgeous sunny day, busy trail, but friendly people. About 1.5 miles in spent time on the White Cliffs of Conoy, amazing views of the river. Climbed down to the water's edge. Moved on to the impressive Shock's Bridge, passing thru farmland. Turned around at the park after hiking on rocks out into the Susquehanna River. Watched an egret and heron fish. On our way back had our ham sandwich snack on the wooden bench viewing Shock's Bridge. Spent an hour watching the sunset over the river from the White Cliffs of Conoy, then back to the parking area. Ten mile or so round trip ride, but lots of time spent checking out the surroundings. Very enjoyable!! Highly recommended!! Take your time and enjoy!

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

Wonderful Gem for Everyone. Thumbs Up!

September, 2020 by mypraa

The information ¿ stands for history, etc are great for learning. I’d like to see signs advising walkers to stay to the left & cyclists on the right. I’m concerned that walkers are blind to movement behind them. Rail-Trail surface is smooth & well maintained. Thank you ¿¿¿¿ for this treasure of history Re-purposed!

Cumberland Valley Rail Trail

A perfect trail for an out and back

September, 2020 by robert.richter89

I rode the entire Cumberland Valley Rail Trail this Labor Day weekend. The trail is in perfect condition and is mostly finely crushed gravel with some paved sections. Despite it being a holiday weekend with beautiful weather the trail wasn't very busy.

I started in Shippensburg as you can park at the very beginning of the trail. The trail is mostly heavily shaded with short sections opening up to nice views of farmlands and rolling hills but no shade. Shippensburg, Oakville and Newville are nicely spaced apart giving good spots to rest.

The only negative part of the trail was the last 2.5 miles past the Newville trailhead. It offers no shade, the gravel seems a little deeper there making it the hardest part of the trail for me. I try to complete every trail I ride but you're not missing much if you either turn around at Newville or start there and head towards Shippensburg.

Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

Great ride, but confusing at Lewisburg end

August, 2020 by gwlrisk

We followed the app’s suggestion to park the car at Hufnagle Park in Lewisburg, but didn’t realize that shortly after its beginning adjacent to the Park, the trail has a gap in Lewisburg, requiring riders to find their way through borough streets (and across a 4-lane highway) to find where the trail picks up again several blocks away. Much better to park at the lot near 15th street.

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