2025

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.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Heritage Rail Trail - Downtown York

Year Round Walk

SN: 127780 - 2025 / Y3045

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Central market
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Colonial Courthouse
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Gates House & Plough Tavern
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Appell Center
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when is the event

From Wed, Jan 1st, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025

Start box available: 7/24

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

York, Pennsylvania

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Rails-To-Trails

Step to the Beat

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: York County

       Info

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Event comments

This section of the York Heritage Rail Trail uses the streets and sidewalks and the Rail Trail to go from US-30 to Grantley Rd. You will pass the Colonial Courthouse which was the Capital of the United States after the Continental Congress vacated Philadelphia, Central Market, The Appell Center, the Square, the Korean War Memorial, and other historical sites.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: No

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Start box will be under bench outside the entrance to the Administrative Headquarters and will be accessible at all times. After you register, you will drive about four miles to the Loucks Mill Trailhead next to US-30. **** Walk only in daylight hours.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.


This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:

400 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17406. Take PA I-83 to Exit 24, Emigsville. Travel east on Church Rd (Rt. 238) approx .7 mi to junction with Rt. 181. Turn rt on Rt. 181 and go .4 mi to light at Emig Rd. Turn left onto Emig Rd and go .5 mi before turning left on Mundis Race Rd. Travel approx. 1 mi to Park Headquarters, which is a brownstone farm house on left before the second park sign to John Rudy County Park.

Maps phrase and directions link

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York County Parks Administrative Headquarters, John Rudy County Park, 400 Mundis Race Road, York, PA 17406.

This event has a remote start.

About a 4 mile drive from the Park Headquarters at John Rudy Park to the Louck's Mill Trailhead on US-30.

PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.

event sponsor

York White Rose Wanderers (AVA-0236)

Event website: www.ywrw.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.