 |
Walk from Railroad to New Freedom and the Mason-Dixon Lineenjoy small-town charm, rail history, and a stroll along a historic state boundary.
| | 
Print landscape, double sided, short side flip.
|
Share link: https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=130556
Click to copy link to system's cut & paste clipboard
Heritage Rail Trail Walk #6
Year Round Walk
SN: 130556 - 2026 / Y1769
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start box available: 24/7
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.
| Special programs Anniversaries Hurrah Par-For-The-Course Rails-To-Trails CC: York County |
Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks
are not shown to reduce clutter.
|
Event comments
This easy walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail begins at the Railroad access area and heads south through Railroad, PA, a small borough incorporated in 1871 and named for its role as a key stop on the Northern Central Railway. The route continues to New Freedom, once a thriving railroad and agricultural hub, now home to shops, cafés, and railroading heritage displays tied to the Northern Central Railway. The walk ends at the Mason-Dixon Line, the historic 1760s boundary separating Pennsylvania and Maryland, long seen as a cultural and political dividing line in American history. This scenic stretch offers a mix of small-town charm, rail history, and a touch of national significance.
Rating: 1B, Distance: 5, 10km
|
Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
|
Strollers: Easy |
Wheelchairs: Medium |
Event information
Walk box on Perrydell front porch, under bench, accessible at all times. Walk from dawn to dusk.
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:
90 Indian Rock Dam Rd, York, PA 17403 (717)741-3485. Refer to Heritage Rail Trail Walk #1, Y1771, for directions to start location.
Maps phrase and directions link
Click "GO" to bring up the directions on Google maps.
|
Perrydell Farm Store, 90 Indian Rock Dam Rd, York, PA 17403 |
|
This event has a remote start.
13 miles to trailhead at Railroad, PA.
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.