Yesterday we set out on a new adventure. This time to York, Pa. Our one son likes to skateboard and his school had an in-service day so we took him and a friend to Reid Menzer Memorial Skatepark. Then we headed downtown to the trailhead.
The air was cool and the sun warm. Autumn is coming and the leaves are starting to fall. The trail ends in York so the only way to go is south. Getting out of town is a little hazardous as you must stop at several intersections as you leave the city. Gradually the urban life begins to drop away. At about 2.5 miles (after you pass the scrapyard) you begin to be surrounded by the rural landscape. If you want to avoid the city and start in a more rural setting there are several trailheads to choose from.
Although we didn't see or hear any trains, this trail rides alongside an active rail line and, at one point, we actually rode thru a tunnel along side the active track. The grading was great for our bikes and the trail is easily wide enough for 2 bikes to ride side by side. There are numerous benches, picnic tables, and points of interest along the way making it easy to stop and enjoy the surroundings.
The trail runs for 21 miles to the Maryland border where it connects with the Northern Central Railroad Trail which continues on for another 20 miles.
Although we only rode 7.5 miles and then turned around we definitely would return and explore this great trail further.
The air was cool and the sun warm. Autumn is coming and the leaves are starting to fall. The trail ends in York so the only way to go is south. Getting out of town is a little hazardous as you must stop at several intersections as you leave the city. Gradually the urban life begins to drop away. At about 2.5 miles (after you pass the scrapyard) you begin to be surrounded by the rural landscape. If you want to avoid the city and start in a more rural setting there are several trailheads to choose from.
Although we didn't see or hear any trains, this trail rides alongside an active rail line and, at one point, we actually rode thru a tunnel along side the active track. The grading was great for our bikes and the trail is easily wide enough for 2 bikes to ride side by side. There are numerous benches, picnic tables, and points of interest along the way making it easy to stop and enjoy the surroundings.
The trail runs for 21 miles to the Maryland border where it connects with the Northern Central Railroad Trail which continues on for another 20 miles.
Although we only rode 7.5 miles and then turned around we definitely would return and explore this great trail further.
Keep on trekkin'.
