Nov 14th, 2025 for 3 days.

Walk in the footsteps of the Confederates who participated in Picketts Charge. Visit places in the south end of town that are haunted and learn why.

Nov 14th, 2025 for 3 days.

Do you think the Union wore blue uniforms and the Confederates wore grey? Walk the route of the annual Gettysburg Remembrance Day Parade and see thousands of Civil War Renenactors (Living Historians).

Nov 14th, 2025 for 3 days.

This walk through the Gettysburg National Cemetery and around town points out and explains interesting things that you will probably not notice by yourself. These are the "Secrets of Gettysburg".

Nov 15th, 2025 for 1 day.

Participate in a commercial Ghost Tour with Gettysburg Ghost Tours. One 5K loop is guided and will take you to the Ghost Tour and back. The other takes you past some great dinner options.

Step back in time and visit Bedford, a town that George Washington would still recognize from when he was here during the Whiskey Rebellion. Fort Bedford dates from the Fench & Indian War.

This walk is in memory of John McCoy, a long-time, active member of YWRW, who originally laid out the trail in 2006. The walk passes through downtown, residential, and industrial sites.

This bike event is on roads around town and the battlefield. Wear bright colored clothes so you are visible to drivers.

This walk consists of three loops. If you do all three, you will see the campus of the Lutheran Seminary, area between the YMCA and Lincoln Square, and between the Seminary and the Virginia Monument.

There is more to Volkssporting than just walking. Try a Volksswim! You are no longer able to purchase a daily use pass for the pool. Contact the POC two days in advance for a guest pass.

If you only have the time to do one of the Gettysburg walks, this is the one we recommend. You will visit the Highwater Mark area, Visitor Center & Museum, and downtown Gettysburg.

This walk goes around the Wheat Field and Devils Den and around Little Round Top. This is the first walk to go to Devils Den and Little Roundtop since the completion of recent renovations.

Walk features the Battle of Hanover, industrial history sites, and residential areas. It also goes to downtown Hanover. Options are 5, 6, and 11K.

This trail takes you from the Lititz Rec Center to Ephrata and back. Most of the route follows the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail.

This walk is in memory of Brenda Weirich, former President of the York White Rose Wanderers and resident of Manchester. Most of this walk is from a Volkswalk for which Brenda was the POC in 20ll.

"Gateway to the Mountains" and designated a National Main Street under the National Trust for Historic Preservation

This walk connects the rail trail at the southern end of York to the northern extension that goes from US-30 to John Rudy Park. As it goes through downtown, the route passes various historical sites.

Most of the walk is along Codorus Creek which is shaded. Enjoy the birds and small mammals that you will see on this week.

This Volksbike is on the northern half of the York Heritage Rail Trail. Ride on a flat, crushed gravel surface, from Hanover Junction to downtown York and back.

Enjoy a ride on a nice gravel surface through several small rural Pennsylvania towns to the Mason Dixon Line and back.

Enjoy an easy walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail going north from Brillhart Station to Grantley Road.

Enjoy an easy walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail from Brillhart Station access area south to Glatfelters access area and back. Walk through Howard Tunnel which was built in 1840.

Enjoy a quiet walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail going north from Hanover Junction.

This is a quiet walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail between Hanover Junction and Glen Rock and back.

Walk #5 starts at the north end of Glen Rock and goes south through Glen Rock to a turn around at the trailhead in Railroad.

Thae 10K walk goes from the trailhead in Railroad south through New Freedom to the Mason Dixon Line at the Maryland border. The 5K turns around in New Freedom.

Walk historic Bedford, from Fort Bedford's colonial roots to the elegant Omni Bedford Springs Resortstep into history where George Washington once stood!

Stroll historic Dillsburgfarms, taverns, Civil War sites, and charming streets in a town twice invaded during the Gettysburg Campaign.

This bike event is on roads around town and the battlefield. Wear bright colored clothes so you are visible to drivers.

This walk consists of three loops. If you do all three, you will see the campus of the Lutheran Seminary, area between the YMCA and Lincoln Square, and between the Seminary and the Virginia Monument.

If you only have the time to do one of the Gettysburg walks, this is the one we recommend. You will visit the Highwater Mark area, Visitor Center & Museum, and downtown Gettysburg.

This walk goes around the Wheat Field and Devils Den and around Little Round Top. This is the first walk to go to Devils Den and Little Roundtop since the completion of recent renovations.

Explore Hanover's rich history from the Civil War Battle site to historic industry and vibrant downtownchoose 5K, 6K, or 11K routes to suit your pace!

This trail takes you from the Lititz Rec Center to Ephrata and back. Most of the route follows the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail.

Enjoy a peaceful walk with charming neighborhoods, quiet parks, and tree-lined streets, offering a friendly small-town atmosphere and a relaxing place to stretch your legs.

Walk York's Heritage Rail Trail from US-30 to Grantley Rdhistory, markets, art, and landmarks from WellSpan Park to the Colonial Courthouse and beyond.

Walk the shaded Heritage Rail Trail along scenic Codorus Creek from John Rudy Park to Loucks Mill Rd, spotting bald eagles, bountiful wildlife, and enjoying nature's beauty.

Enjoy an easy, scenic bike ride from Hanover Junction to York's Colonial Courthousethrough charming towns, college views, and vibrant local spots!

Bike the scenic York Heritage Rail Trail from Hanover Junction to the Mason-Dixon Linecharming towns, vintage trains, and peaceful countryside await!

Walk the historic Brillhart Station area on the York Heritage Rail Trailfarm views, wild turkeys, York College, and a unique rural-to-urban journey await!

Walk from Brillhart Station to the historic Howard Tunnelcreek views, farm fields, and one of America's oldest active rail tunnels await!

Walk from historic Hanover Junction through scenic Seven ValleysCivil War history, farm fields, and woodland beauty along the Heritage Rail Trail.

Walk from Hanover Junction to Glen Rockpass the 1866 Seitzville Mill, scenic rural views, and the historic Glen Rock Inn before looping back.

Stroll from historic Glen Rock to quaint Railroadenjoy rural scenery, vintage charm, and the rich rail history of these York County towns.

Walk from Railroad to New Freedom and the Mason-Dixon Lineenjoy small-town charm, rail history, and a stroll along a historic state boundary.