2025

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

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Heritage Rail Trail - Northern Extension

Year Round Walk

SN: 127781 - 2025 / Y0926

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Northern Extension- North Gateway
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Caboose along route
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Trail along Codorus Creek
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when is the event

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

Start box available: Dawn to Dusk

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

Grain Elevators: Monarchs of the Plains

Par-For-The-Course

Rails-To-Trails

CC: York County

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Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

This part of the Heritage Rail Trail connects John Rudy Park in East Manchester Twp. to Loucks Mill Rd. parking lot off of Rt. 30. With the exception of the section of the walk within John Rudy Park, which is in the full sun, the walk is shaded. Much of the walk is along the Codorus Creek.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 10, 14km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Easy

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

Walk only in daylight hours. 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 a very short distance to the entrance of John Rudy County Park. Driving directions will be in the box. Restrooms are at the start point. Portable facilities are available at the ball fields.

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 0.5 miles to the parking area in John Rudy County Park.

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.