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Heritage Rail Trail County Park

  • June 26, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by aku from --
Heritage Rail Trail County Park

This bike trail is part of redeemed York for me. The rail trail is a 10-foot wide gravel covered path for biking, walking, and horseback riding. If you begin in York City, you'll see an interesting and quick natural progression from city to industry to farmland. The trail follows sections of the south branch of Codorus Creek and is also home to the Howard Tunnel, the oldest operational tunnel in the nation. Currently under restoration along the trail are several historic train stations. President Lincoln allegedly rode the railroad here on his route to deliver the Gettysburg Address. Elmer's Grocery, a quirky and cool general store lost in a time warp in Seven Valleys, PA is a good place to stop for a drink. Once you reach the MD line you can continue on Maryland's rail trail to Hunt Valley. It's especially beautiful in the fall, and less crowded too. If planning an overnight trip consider staying in the Artist's Garden Bed and Breakfast, a Victorian privately-owned house in downtown York. For more info, you can contact York County Dept of Parks and Recreation, 717-840-7440

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