4. The 980 sq. It has been updated to show 2 electric car charging stations that are located in Ephrata Borough. 0001344320 00000 n 0000165069 00000 n The map below illustrates the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT). I the returned back to the trail and followed it back all the way to Ephrata and was pleasantly surprised to see that that end of the trail leads to downtown. Lighted of night time use. The 1675 sq.ft. 0001245873 00000 n It is used for recreation and as a corridor linking residential areas to schools, workplaces, and outdoor venues including Lititz Run Creek Greenway, a linear park that extends from Lititz to Warwick Township. 0000785705 00000 n Recommend this trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. 0001251647 00000 n Follow Warwick Regional Recreation Commission on WordPress.com, Lititz Springs Park (24 N Broad St. Lititz, PA 17543), Warwick Twp. . 0001345206 00000 n 4 102 iJZiL J1"T 44scJ 2a#K> %g ~+4qRF}44H>d0-bWW~x>`M^L1?>d/{Y`YY|p?4Y_~+_ L( Y5 :>~\fE;mq4icHjp|NKH,nJh% -Y2J,)8TV]:Nd"MKM3#~OK~_373_+>C' x~x?1)>%_W4,G~V;9&vOiytp@JHxI4d%VtcUSh#TI&o?L(tEZiBv!L'+>QgZl P5|p]hUimQ_>Tc,Q s/=0d:Mk2bJy(*F03 0000784856 00000 n Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail Trail Access Guide NORTH Lancaster CountyChester York Berks Lebanon Dauphin Pennsylvania TRAIL LOCATION NORTH 0 0.5 1.0 2.0 Kilometers 0 0.5 1.0 2.0 Miles Legend Borough River/Lake/Stream Park Covered Bridge Proposed Parking Existing Parking Existing Restroom Proposed Restroom Municipal Border Trail Start Marker 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. Please check with the trail owner before you go. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 North Oak Street, Lititz PA 17543, United States of America. Smoothe path great for bikes, strollers, and wheelchairs. Trails are shared-use when they allow people to walk, ride bikes, or use wheelchairs to share the surface. The WERT is popular for walkers and runners and bicyclists year-round and skiers in the winter. Escape to Ephrata, PA, for a hassle-free stay when you book this townhome just a short walk away from a Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail trailhead. Muscle Shoals . CAUTION: YOU MUST STOP BEFORE CROSSING ANY PUBLIC ROAD! Ave., near the southern end of town. 0001344804 00000 n 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. It's a do-over. 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 Constructed along the right-of-way of the old Reading-Columbia Railroad, the Ephrata Linear Park is one of the best trails in Lancaster County. Warwick Township added 5200 ft. going east from East Newport road to Picnic Woods road. 0001258665 00000 n The Ephrata Rail Trail is our hometown favorite and is 4.1 miles in length connecting to the Warwick Rail Trail in Lititz. Great mix of town and country scenery. No lawn, max 2 parking spaces. %PDF-1.5 % Park Ridge 1. If you know where the WIC office is this is almost directly across the street from it. There are plans to extend the trail west to Lititz Springs Park and north deeper into Ephrata Township. Check out this 5.3-mile out-and-back trail near Ephrata, Pennsylvania. 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. 0001344867 00000 n Flashing lights have been installed at the crossing, but use caution!) This trails is a popular trail that connects two cute northern Lancaster County small towns, Lititz and Ephrata. Places. Easy to connect to the Warwick section on back roads. 0000784356 00000 n Lancaster County has a good number of rail trails that are heavily used. Miamyah16. 0001344383 00000 n Some portions Dawn-Dusk. The one thing we are waiting on is for them to finish it.. Df Sl;M m*] Local officials plan to extend the Linear Park in both directions in the near future. That's wrong. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. 0001342514 00000 n 0000784356 00000 n Office Hours ~ Today: Closed View more (717) 392-1831 Follow property: All site content on the CRIMEWATCH portal is the specific and unquestionable property of the appropriate law enforcement agency that maintains, manages and administers content. This house was built in the early 1900s, so it has the usual old house quirks. 0001347016 00000 n It has a good mixture of sun and shade but keep sunblock handy for the little ones some stretches don't have shade. If you'd rather see the sights by bike, the scenic Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail Trail offers more than 7 miles of asphalt and crushed stone surface for biking with no vehicle traffic. 0000165069 00000 n Started at the Millway crossing parking area. Location: Along Susquehanna from Columbia to FalmouthSee Map (PDF). Most of all, we hope to connect as many trails and towns as possible. Orland Park 1. Spent couple of hours riding End to End and back. %%EOF 0001259048 00000 n trailer Finally the local governments are realizing the tremendous benefits that these trails provide. It is used for recreation and as a corridor linking residential areas to schools, workplaces, and outdoor venues including Lititz Run Creek Greenway, a linear park that extends from Lititz to Warwick Township. I have to mask up and wear goggles to keep them out of my eyes and mouth. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. 0001246324 00000 n The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an old railroad track converted into a 10-foot wide paved trail. Currently, two sections of the trail have been completed. 0000786428 00000 n MLS# PALA2030504. 0001342765 00000 n A friend and I rented bikes at the Dick Winter's Memorial off Fulton Street in Ephrata. 0000944314 00000 n Availability Subscribe to Calendar Updates today February 12 February 18, 2023 0001254858 00000 n 0001342514 00000 n 0000947206 00000 n The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. Colonial and Fulton Manor are close to the Lloyd Roland Memorial Park, Nissley Acres Park, and Weisers Market. On the street of Millway Road and street number is 106-96. . 0001344383 00000 n 0001343682 00000 n This is a very popular area for road biking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. by | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today | Nov 20, 2021 | mlb playoff schedule as of today 0000457877 00000 n Palatine 1. The small section of the trail between Fulton Ave. and the Ephrata Review parking lot runs on an embankment behind the borough's municipal building and police department. Turn right onto Toll House Road, go 0.1 mile, and turn left onto E. Harrisburg Pike/PA 230. 0000944986 00000 n One bike had a basket which was convenient. 0001341694 00000 n Well done trail that, when completed, will be an excellent destination trail. The embankment yields to a small ravine as one travels further south on the Linear Park, passing behind more homes and a church, before finally ramping up to a small parking lot off Pointivew (signs specifically inform motorists that this parking lot is private and not intended for trail users). Hard to believe it is there because it is so well hidden. 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. go out explore, send photos!!!!!!!! 0001270759 00000 n Turn right onto SR 61 S, and go 0.6 mile. 0001085445 00000 n 0001266232 00000 n In the meantime, take the branch trail that begins just east of the creek north to Oak Street, then go south past John Bonfield Elementary School to the western terminus of the trailway for a longer hiking or cycling route. It's a great little trail, and my kids love stopping at the beautiful Warwick Twp park that the trail goes through. Warwick School District. Keep water on had there are no fountains. 0001345206 00000 n 0001342765 00000 n 0000944687 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 15 groceries, 53 restaurants, 3 parks. Great to be alive. 0001262606 00000 n There is also a little cafe at the intersection not far from the trail so if you want a special treat when you are done, its perfect. There are two restored 18th century buildings along the trail with interpretive signage to tell their story. The Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT) is an incredible way to experience Ephrata's incredible natural beauty in a new way. 0001342891 00000 n 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. We want to walk the trail in the Lititz-Warwick area next. My wife and I bought bikes over the winter. The trail is a pleasant mix of small town "urban" and farmland and with all of the leaves off the trees there were some nice long views of the Lancaster County countryside as you climb and descend several small hills. 0000945381 00000 n 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. 0001241614 00000 n 0001343619 00000 n On the eastern side, Ephrata Borough is in the planning stages for an extension north to West Pine Street, with an estimated completion date of 2020. Click HERE to view a map of the trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 4 h 47 min to complete. Click Here to sign up for the Bike Share! Flag. 363 ft. 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. Road 28. 0001343019 00000 n My wife and I learned of this trail last year and have walked on it in the Ephrata-Akron area a number of times. 0001344320 00000 n Roselle 1. 0001271662 00000 n Open 6AM to 11PM. Go 6.4 miles east, and take the exit toward PA 230/PA 341/Toll House Road. 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. The trail is 7 miles long, so great for a leisurely bike ride or an ambitious walk/run. 0001255201 00000 n For Sale - 35 W 4th Ave, Lititz, PA - $375,000. We would do it again if we are in the area! 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. 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. 0000786428 00000 n Not sure there's a way to remedy it. I have 5 kids and they all are able to walk this trail. Traffic Arrow Directional Lights 4. . 0000947206 00000 n Maybe just trying to avoid the legal liability. We rode this trail end-to-end and back yesterday. 0001266554 00000 n Rotary Trail. Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail trail Lititz, Akron, Ephrata Ideal Bike Type: Gravel or Hybrid Distance: 7.1 one way Our local rail-trail. View more property details and sales history on Xome. They are privately held but can be viewed from the trail. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. All group/organization/event use must be pre-approved due to traffic, trail user, and public safety. 0.4 mi State: Alabama Concrete. 0001341023 00000 n 307 Windmill Way #77 is served by 10 transit routes. Seeking sightseeing Downtown Lancaster and The Amish Village are both within a short drive!-- THE PROPERTY -- Nearby bus routes include 12, 1E, and 33. Just a few minutes drive from the store. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. The WERT connects Lititz Borough, Warwick Twp, Ephrata Borough,. Stopped and at Brewsters. Flat asphalt and crushed stone trail surface. 0001345269 00000 n 0000003745 00000 n Sandwich 1. It runs along Chiques Creek and is lined with trees. The trails also has beautiful views of Lancaster's characteristic farm landscapes. 0001254858 00000 n Though the easternmost endpoint is located a bit farther north, at Hazel Alley and Acorn Alley, its best to begin your journey 0.5 mile along the trail at Ephrata Linear Park, where parking is available. This middle section was opened to the public, yesterday , 12/28/2018. 0001271076 00000 n Wait to cross roadways until there is no traffic and you can do so safely. One can now utilize this 7.2 mile trail to travel from the Lititz Borough /Warwick township line to Rte. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Does anyone know when this section will re-open? Instead of following a railroad, the Northwest River Trail runs along an old canal route. 0000311140 00000 n Saw a sign saying 'No Winter Maintenance'. 35 W 4th Ave , Lititz, PA 17543-2607 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $375,000. NLCRPD is providing an advisory that camping is prohibited on the Warwick Township portion of the rail trail. 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. This section of the rail trail is a junction for several other trails in the community, more information can be found on the Lititz-Warwick Trailhead webpage on Explore PA. Pennsylvania has more than 12,000 miles of trails most of which remain accessible during this period. This new segment from Parkview Ave in Ephrata Borough extends the trail 1.3 miles to Fulton Street in Akron. Your trek to Ephrata will be about 7 miles, with a round trip distance of . 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. Blue Marsh Lake Loop 0001341293 00000 n Ephrata Cloister is located 'West' of the Ephrata trailhead with numerous restaurants in the downtown area. Current segments of the trail will be fully connected when the Martic Forge Trestle is repaired from a 2018 arson. Communities along the path are collaborating and working on their part of the trail to bring this vision to life. 0001241614 00000 n Thanks to the Countys planning, we were able to meet the new need with a network of shared-use trails. 0001349066 00000 n 0001342632 00000 n There is a developed section of the rail trail from Chestnut Street in Ephrata to just past Main Street in Akron, with parking available at Fulton Street and East Queen Street in Ephrata and Fulton Street in Akron. 0000787039 00000 n spoke with one of the maintenance men, near the Dick Winters memorial. You do need to unlock the bikes with a code that is emailed AFTER you pay for your rental. 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. A small basketball court is located nearby,providing another reminder that this trail is intended to be a full-fledged "park." Nearing completion. "A dog owner would enjoy that there are several parks and the rail trail for some variety in exercising your pooch. var socialShareJs = new SocialShare(); 0 Parking locations includea small seven space parking lot where the trail crosses at 78 East Queen Street in Ephrata. The trail is a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing destination for the community. Find it at: Artisan Mill Co. shops, 813 Rothsville Road, Lititz. 0001341562 00000 n It also shows parking areas and restrooms, as well as covered bridges along the trail. 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. Our list of trails below details their current status, and our goals for where they will be expanded in the future. I'll be back. More than just an administrative building, this trailhead offers a 20-acre park with baseball fields, a playground, and a 0.6-mile trail encircling it. 0 0000787039 00000 n 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. 0001238741 00000 n Located between Lititz and Ephrata, 100 ft off the Lititz/Ephrata Rail Trail. To the north, it continues into a wooded area of Lebanon County. 0001259048 00000 n 406 ft. Altitude start. 0001252889 00000 n Reserve your ride on the WERT through Lititz Bike Works 2 hr and 4 hr reservations available. Short. Transit. Visit Rent. Third Lake . 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. 0001341694 00000 n I would rather them just keeping the railroad then making a terrible trail which really isn't even a trail. ft. home is a 2 bed, 1.0 bath property. Rail Trail: Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail. There is everything from walkers to bikers to pet owners so it can get crowded. On a nice weekend day expect to see lots of user. The WERT is one of Ephrata's newest recreational facilities, opening on . It would be a 5 star trail for biking if it was paved. This portion of trail is paved and lit. Lancaster County Planning Department, PA | Official Website Length: Current: 0 miles (Planned: 14 miles). 0000944314 00000 n During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a surge of new users. Very well developed and maintained, a relaxing walk on most any day. %PDF-1.5 % 0000946851 00000 n Warwick side has Small crushed limestone that just cakes on chains and bikes. From here, the trail takes you through downtown Ephrata before passing through mostly residential areas. Go 3.1 miles, and turn left into the trailhead parking lot. A small section is dirt/small gravel but very easy to ride on. Touch for map. 0001342100 00000 n 0000002766 00000 n dog park in Ephrata. South of Fulton Street, the trail enters lush, wooded areas as it passes light industrial factories and suburban-style homes. The next phase, slated to begin in mid-2010, will take the trail north of Main Street, past the old train station, to a caboose that the borough purchased from the Reading Railroad next to State Street. If you start your ride in Ephrata about 1 mile from Main St. the trail turns to the left. 0001295936 00000 n 0001342240 00000 n Bike. 0001242062 00000 n It connects three towns: Lititz, Akron, and Ephrata. There were lots of people using the trail, mostly walkers but also runners and several other riders. 0 No pets, no smoking inside or outside. The Goat Path) into a 16 ft. wide shared-use bicycle and pedestrian path. endstream endobj startxref Liked the lights from Ephrata to Akron. At Millway Road in about 2.7 miles, parking and a restroom are available. The trail travels through some scenic farmland as well as some neighborhoods. 0001347016 00000 n Hl y~nUS;rvp}{.4Y9. xref HOWEVER, we found some side trails, all paved that wound around between developments. 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. Colonial is pet friendly with some . Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail. The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. 0001316260 00000 n . There is a porta potty near the middle of the trail, and at the beginning near the elementary school, a small park near the Akron bridge and a small basketball court in the ephrata portion. It makes for a very dirty bike. The flat trail of about 6.7 miles one-way crosses a handful of roads and ends in downtown Ephrata on Route 322. 0001241979 00000 n Location: Northwest of ElizabethtownSee Map (PDF). The current trail extends 7.5 miles through villages, farmland, and forested areas. https://warwickrecreation.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/rulesregulations.pdf. MLS #pala2004820 Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail (WERT)Check out our WERT page for our brochure, map and more information. I'd like to give it 5 stars, because I'm sure many people work hard to maintain it. Skokie 1. View the TrailLink map for all options and detailed directions. Slate Cafe, 43 E. Main St.,. The surface is a combination of paved and crushed stone. 0001342374 00000 n 0000945573 00000 n Trails beginning from A to E [ edit] A Well maintained. Easy to run and very well maintained. 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. From downtown Ephrata to Akron and return. Ephrata Township is. 0000000016 00000 n Some inclines but easy enough. Need signage. I even enjoyed a few alternative routes around a park and a school. Beside each other, not so great. Warwick township, Akron Borough and Ephrata township acquired the undeveloped right of way of the former Columbia and Reading railroad in 2007. 0000786185 00000 n Only reason for the 4 stars versus 5 stars is the length. Excellent ride for e-bikes. Rode this trail on Wed. 1/2/19 starting in the early afternoon, the temperature was in the low 40s and it was overcast. Cheshire Reservoir, and the Hoosic River offer outstanding views of the scenery and wildlife. I hopped on this trail somewhere around the mid point and headed towards Lititz. Downloadable maps of the trail are available online and show available parking, rest stops, points of interest and more. 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 . 0000002706 00000 n 0001251332 00000 n All of these trails are shown on Explore PAs map of the Lititz-Warwick Trailway. Can't wait until it is completed. The trail features 8 access points with parking and half a dozen restroom stops. 0001350197 00000 n Otherwise definitely a five star! This is the trail I've ridden most often, as it is only a few minutes from my house. 0001241854 00000 n 283)See Map (PDF). This trail is great but it took a long time for it to be completed. The trail then continues through farmland to Warwick, and is absolutely beautiful. In the coming years the Lititz-Warwick Trailway will connect with the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail currently constructed through the boroughs of Ephrata and Akron to create nearly 10 miles of trail to connect the four communities.