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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.
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Heritage Rail Trail - Northern Extension
Year Round Walk
SN: 130548 - 2026 / Y0926
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start box available: Dawn to Dusk
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 section of the York Heritage Rail Trail links John Rudy Park in East Manchester Township to the Loucks Mill Road lot off Route 30. Aside from the sunny stretch through John Rudy Park, most of the route is shaded and follows the peaceful Codorus Creek, offering cool breezes and scenic water views. The area is home to a pair of majestic bald eagles, often seen soaring overhead or perched in riverside trees, adding a touch of wild beauty to this relaxing and picturesque walk.The Codorus Creek is a vital waterway flowing through York County, rich in history and natural beauty. It provides important habitat for wildlife, including fish and birds, and its clean waters support recreational activities like fishing and kayaking, making the trail along its banks especially scenic and serene.
Rating: 1A, Distance: 6, 10, 14km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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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
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 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.
York White Rose Wanderers (AVA-0236)
Event website: www.ywrw.org
Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.