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Walk from Brillhart Station to the historic Howard Tunnelcreek views, farm fields, and one of America's oldest active rail tunnels await!
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Heritage Rail Trail Walk #2
Year Round Walk
SN: 130552 - 2026 / Y1774
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start box available: 24/7
York, Pennsylvania
The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:
Perrydell Farm Store, 90 Indian Rock Dam Rd, York, PA 17403
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
Starting at historic Brillhart Station, once a key stop along the Northern Central Railway, this section of the York Heritage Rail Trail offers a scenic and historic journey south. Much of the walk follows a nearby creek, adding peaceful water views as you pass farm fields, woodlands, and wetlands rich with wildlife. A highlight of the route is the Howard Tunnel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the second oldest active rail tunnel in the United States. Built in 1838 and still in use today, the tunnel's brick-lined interior is short enough to walk through without a flashlight, offering a unique glimpse into 19th-century engineering. Combining natural beauty, rural landscapes, and rail history, this walk is a memorable step back in time along one of York County's most treasured trails.
Rating: 1B, Distance: 6, 11km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Easy |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
The walk box is on the front porch, under a bench, and is accessible at all times. Walk from dawn to dusk. There is a port-a-john at Brillhart Station. If all of the parking at Brillhart Station is taken, there is additional parking at the adjacent athletic fields.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
90 Indian Rock Dam Rd., York, PA17403 (717)741-3485. From north or south take I-83 to exit 14, the Leaders Heights exit. Turn left off ramp if coming from south, right if coming from north, onto Leaders Heights Rd., PA 182. West: proceed to S. George St (the road name changes to Indian Rock Dam Rd). Proceed on Indian Rock Dam Road. The Farm Store is then a half mile on the left. You will register here and drive 3 miles to the start point. There is a port-a-john at Brillhart Station.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Perrydell Farm Store, 90 Indian Rock Dam Rd, York, PA 17403 |
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This event has a remote start.
2.7 miles to Brillhart Station.
York White Rose Wanderers (AVA-0236)
Event website: www.ywrw.org
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