I even enjoyed a few alternative routes around a park and a school. Great mix of town and country scenery. The 1,620 sq. Located between Lititz and Ephrata, 100 ft off the Lititz/Ephrata Rail Trail. In 2018 the 0.75-mile portion of trail in Warwick Township between a bridge at Cocalico Creek and East Meadow Valley Road was completed. 0000946272 00000 n The Warwick Township Municipal Authority also includes restrooms and the closest trail parking to the Lititz terminus. It heads all the way north to the city of Lebanon. The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. Always fully stocked with pooper baggies for the four legged walkers, and always quiet and clean. We rode our bikes 7 miles from Ephrata to Lititz and arrived at lunch time a break and some nourishment in town. Straight, flat, well paved or otherwise surfaced, and a relatively short round trip distance: The Warwick Trail is a great way to start the biking season. We want to walk the trail in the Lititz-Warwick area next. The flat trail of about 6.7 miles one-way crosses a handful of roads and ends in downtown Ephrata on Route 322. Confusing at times, especially in Ephrata and alittle bit in Lititz. There are plans to extend the trail west to Lititz Springs Park and north deeper into Ephrata Township. 0001342100 00000 n It connects three towns: Lititz, Akron, and Ephrata. Help defend and expand trails nationwide. Undone. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Most of all, we hope to connect as many trails and towns as possible. 0001350133 00000 n There is also a really cute little elf village near the rothsville portion in a shaded area on the side. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. To request use of the WERT for a scheduled event, complete this REQUEST for USE. The Lancaster Junction Trail is located farther down the same rail line on the route to Columbia. 0001263695 00000 n RECOMMENDED ROUTE A small basketball court is located nearby,providing another reminder that this trail is intended to be a full-fledged "park." 0000947206 00000 n They have really nice trail bikes for rent for $10/2 hours. Need signage. 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. Check out the WERT in this trail article in Lancaster County Magazine! 0000784856 00000 n Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 4 h 47 min to complete. The trail represents a huge win for connectivity in our County. 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. 0001262606 00000 n startxref Amenities include private entrances, large closets, 24 hour emergency maintenance, and full size washer and dryers in select homes. 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. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. Click Here to sign up for the Bike Share! It was busy on a Saturday. Transit. 7 0 obj <> endobj Beside each other, not so great. Easy to connect to the Warwick section on back roads. Blue Marsh Lake Loop Run. Paved for about 3 miles from downtown Ephrata. Only reason for the 4 stars versus 5 stars is the length. Portions of the trail open in the evening. Schaumburg 5. The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. xref 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. 0000003745 00000 n 0001343619 00000 n Get to know this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. An online map is available on the trail website. 0001251647 00000 n 124 S. State St. | Ephrata, PA 17522 | Ph: 717-738-9222 |. It took 2.5 hours to ride the whole thing. 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. We started in Ephrata at the parking lot near the monument. This is the trail I've ridden most often, as it is only a few minutes from my house. In other words, they support all kinds of Active Transportation. 0001342891 00000 n 0001241739 00000 n 0000944986 00000 n 0001258665 00000 n I'd like to give it 5 stars, because I'm sure many people work hard to maintain it. 0000002766 00000 n but there is not a designated area-ie. The map will also help indicate which portions of the trail are currently paved and unpaved. 0000786185 00000 n 319 Windmill Way #74 is served by 10 transit routes. The Best 10 Hiking near Ephrata, PA 17522 Sort:Recommended Online Booking 1. This extension would connect it to the Northwest River Trail. The Ephrata Rail Trail is our hometown favorite and is 4.1 miles in length connecting to the Warwick Rail Trail in Lititz. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. (as of 12/28/2016). 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. Built from a converted right-of-way of the Reading Railroad, the WERT connects Ephrata with several nearby communities via a well-maintained trail. Thrive. 140 0 obj <>stream 0000945884 00000 n A small section is dirt/small gravel but very easy to ride on. warwick school board members. Well maintained. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 North Oak Street, Lititz PA 17543, United States of America. Keep water on had there are no fountains. Very scenic and the trail is wide enough for walkers, bikes, and electric scooters. It could also be extended south to a proposed trail called the Swarr Run Greenway in East Hempfield Township. He stated that they have a broom attachment for the skid loader that they use to brush aside all of the fallen black walnut husks on the paved sections. 0000946851 00000 n xref Parking? The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. Opened to the public in 2018, the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail actually runs along the same inactive rail line as the Junction trail. Follow Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department. Ephrata Township Community Park. Less than a mile away, get to know the neighborhood with a stroll in Ephrata Park or a bike ride along the local rail trail. Finally the local governments are realizing the tremendous benefits that these trails provide. This marker is located at the trail head to the Rail Trail. dog park in Ephrata. Parking locations includea small seven space parking lot where the trail crosses at 78 East Queen Street in Ephrata. 0000946644 00000 n Historic downtown Ephrata and Lititz bookend the trail, making for a 15 mile round-trip trek on foot or bicycle. 0000786428 00000 n Traffic Arrow Directional Lights 4. . 0000784356 00000 n Construction on the bridge in the center is complete. Located in Columbia, PA, just." more 2. 0001252889 00000 n The NLCRPD provides links to the information on the rail trail and a detailed explanation below. 0001349066 00000 n Many scenic vistas! 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. Lititz is cute as a button for all kinds of shopping and history. The Conewago Recreation Trail is a former railroad that was repurposed in the 1980s. 0001344383 00000 n Wait to cross roadways until there is no traffic and you can do so safely. go out explore, send photos!!!!!!!! 0000457877 00000 n <]/Prev 1427198>> A gravel trail passing through farmland. 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. Just a few minutes drive from the store. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. We started at the Warwick Twp Municipal Park, which itself has a pleasant 3/4 mile paved loop. Having benches along the trail are great. 0000945573 00000 n 0001271962 00000 n 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 first time on this trail. 0001249867 00000 n The trail runs 12.7 miles through the towns of Cheshire, Lanesborough and Adams. hb``f``vb``YLCxbra/&iXM0AEW  The NLCRPD PATROL OPERATIONS FIELD SERVICES UNIT remains available on a 24/7/365 basis via the Lancaster County Communications Center at 911 for emergencies or at Police Dispatch: (717) 664-1180 or (800) 957-2677 to investigate any violations of the rail trail use or other suspicious activities on the rail trail. 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. %%EOF a small seven space parking lot where the trail crosses at 78 East Queen Street in Ephrata. now for rental rates and other information about this property. 0001266640 00000 n Park Ridge 1. 95% is paved, some gravel at Akron side. 406 ft. Altitude start. 807 Wisteria Dr , Ephrata, PA 17522-2622 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $31,000. That trail, when completed, will provide an indirect link to the Lititz-Warwick Trailway. Very well developed and maintained, a relaxing walk on most any day. 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. Short. 4. Length: Current: 0 miles (Planned: 14 miles). I rode the entire trail on my road bike and had no problem with the gravel section, but I might not be able to say that shortly after a rain. Sandwich 1. If you want to avoid hills, try the Enola Low-Grade Trail on the flatlands along the . 0001241503 00000 n 4 0 obj <> endobj Our Active Transportation Plan promotes trails as an important part of our mission to connect Lancaster County. Literally takes you to downtown Ephrata but you can park and pick it up at many locations.