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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.
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Heritage Rail Trail - Downtown York
Year Round Walk
SN: 130547 - 2026 / Y3045
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start box available: 7/24
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
York, Pennsylvania
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
This walk along the York Heritage Rail Trail from US-30 to Grantley Road offers a rich mix of history, culture, and city life. Beginning near the northern trailhead, the route blends Rail Trail paths with city sidewalks, leading you past WellSpan Park, home of the York Revolution baseball team, and into the heart of downtown. Along the way, discover the Colonial Courthouse, where the Continental Congress met in 1777-78 and adopted the Articles of Confederation, making York the temporary capital of the United States. Stroll past the lively Central Market (open most Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), a community hub since 1888, and the historic theaters of the Appell Center for the Performing Arts. Pause in Continental Square, York's historic center for over 250 years, and reflect at the Korean War Memorial and other monuments honoring local service. The route reveals York's industrial past through restored brick factories now serving new purposes, while public art and murals bring fresh color to the city's streets. Ending to turn around at Grantley Road near York College, this walk offers a true taste of York's history, community, and resilience in just a few scenic miles.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km
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Restrooms: No |
Pets: Yes |
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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
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. |
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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.
York White Rose Wanderers (AVA-0236)
Event website: www.ywrw.org
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