Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. The trails surrounding the mountain/hill are good for cross country biking, but if you are looking for some downhill, it is worth the climb to the top of Gov. Well worth returning to time and time again. All the north face trail will run into route 117 at the bottom. This is an area known for Bigfoot activity. When you arrive in Gretna you will pass the lake on your left and continue to the center of town, there will be a postoffice on your right and a pizza shop on the left, you make a right onto Pinch Road at the top there is a pull off to the left for Gov. Mt Gretna is a nice area to explore. Swatera Park, horseshoe trail, baby head trail, Was pumped to go ride fast flowy stuff, didn't find any. The Mount Gretna area is cut off from its surroundings by large tracts of forest. There were families riding the trail as well as some hikers, and a few on horseback. Don't expect "north shore" type riding. Gretna and you will come right to 117 make a slight right and go the approx. And the view at the top was great! There is a small snack bar and port-a-potty for comfort added :) Virginia Bikers. I am fortunate to live in northern Lancaster County (about 20 miles from the Cornwall Trailhead). CopyrightClarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick. Went out Saturday to explore the Stony Creek Trail. Mostly flat terrain, occasional small rocks, wide logging path. August 1, 2015 warm sunny day. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. It appears from the stacks of green pipe along the trail that the section from Timber Rd. This place could be a 5 so easily. Really want to ride trail 12 but it's closed to bikes. Trails are designated for hiking, horseback riding (with your own horse), and mountain biking. It's well-maintained with access to the village of Mt. I will definitely ride again. The trail goes past Cornwall a couple of miles and begins to get smaller and smaller toward the end. As of 2018, this is the north end of the trail. Best Bike Trails | Another part that is cool about the Conowago trail is when we get a lot of rain that Creek that Parallels it is rouring, just kep you distance.Just one request to Horse back riders. There are plans to connect to the trail sections near Jonestown using the old railroad alignment. One of the posts mentions some washed out sections. Gretna trail head as well.The trail intersects multiple street/road crossings, 2 of them you need to take extra caution at - the crossing over Rt. Read lpence's April review that trail had been overrun by horses when we were already arriving at Mount Gretna trailhead. Future plans call for closing the 10-mile gap to the, Leaving the Cornwall trailhead, the route trends uphill to Mount Gretna in about 4 more miles, where Conewago Creek meets Conewago Lake. Both have several good longer trails splitting off the main trail. Cornwall is the site of an early Pennsylvania iron manufacturing facility. Trail 15 is their "difficult" trail and it's terrible. The ride back was mostly downhill which was nice. Happy trails! Bridge will be used to connect trail to Lebanon in the south. Board of Managers. It has some easier trails with good climbs and fun downhill sections. Since I was out of shape I rode on some of the easy trails. Overall an enjoyable ride. This section is heavily wooded. Gov. Make sure this account has posts available on instagram.com. Love this trail. Board Members Board Meeting Minutes Financial Reports Board Committees. pick a route and build off of that, you will be exploring a while and find really fun and enjoyable trails for all levels. The trail now runs from Zinns Mill Rd into Lebanon to Rte 72, S10th st. Tough on a cyclocross bike, not advisable for a road bike. Trail 4 is fun and technical but not fast unless you wanna die. At the county line there is a sign indicating the trail end and then a continuation into Lancaster county on the Conewago Trail (5 miles). After a short (a block or 2) on road the trail again is more like a mountain bike trail. There are some easier fire roads to ride too. To the east it is approximately 3 miles to the next trailhead, Alden Place. Trail is mostly a gravel/rock. Lebanon Valley Rail Trail Started at the Colebrook trailhead and biked southwest to the Elizabethtown trailhead of the Conewago trail, Then backtracked to Mt Gretna for lunch, then continued norhtwest to the Cornwall trailhead before returning to the Colebrook trailhead, 32 miles total Other Riders Bill Joe See other rides Show postcard Limerick Trail. Just an FYI this was not marked so I went about 1/2 mile into the construction before realizing it was not passable. Great trail mostly flat. the fireroad at the parking lot in the center goes straight to the fire tower at the top of the mountain. The surface continues to be in mostly good condition until just after MM 6 (near where the trail to Mount Gretna turns off) from here to Butler Road the trail is in fair condition at best. This trail will get more fun each time u ride as finding the "entrance" to make it up onto the large boulders (and back down without a faceplant) is difficult to spot when moving. 1/4 mile and make a left on Pinch Rd. "My experience happened in late June 2019. Governor Dick Wildflower Walk: Beginning at 1:30 p.m., walk the trails near the Environmental Center, at 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna, to learn about the wildflowers both native and alien . In the fall, it is completely frozen over and hard for our horses to walk overand in the past years the ""woodchips"" are no moreits mostly mud and grass. If you havn't been there in a while you should go and see for yourself. Sure I had to walk through some sections,but this type of riding is great for building balance at low speeds and choosing the right lines. Yes, we had a similar experience with the rough washed out trail and felt like turning around but didn't and it soon was good again. Gretna and eating brunch at Le Sorelle. One of the my favorites is "Power line" this trail will take you along the PA turnpike. Proceeding south from the city of Lebanon, the trail shares a utility corridor until is passes under Zinns Mill Road. Box 428, Mt. Game lands # 145. Many books and games available. The Environment Center is located at 3283 Pinch Road, which is close to the Lebanon / Lancaster exit of the . We enjoyed taking the spur into Mt. Mountain bikers would enjoy it more. To the west it is approximately 2.5 miles to the next trailhead, Colebrook. I rode the Conewago and Lebanon Valley Trail on Saturday Sept 15, 2012. It's a good trail for a hot day. At the Mt. Lancaster Scavenger Hunt Adventure 1 Self-guided Tours from $60.00 per group (up to 10) BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia 200 Recommended Trolley Tours from $48.50 per adult The area 3283 Pinch Road, Lebanon, PA 17042 Best nearby Restaurants 9 within 3 miles Divine Swine In-Out BBQ 180 i'm writing this review to update and correct the directions to this trail .after viewing my internet map and following the directions listed i've come to the conclusion that from Lebanon taking 241 to 322 and continue straight on South Butler Rd. This pavement is complete, but 2/3 of it is still so wet that thin tire bikes sink slightly into it and have HUGE rolling resistance. Trailforks ranks trails with a combination of user ratings and raw trail usage data from rides. If anyone is planning that ride just hit the hard road on the stretch from 72 to Gretna, everything else was fine end to end. 4 percent three miles in. Hi hear you. There is a parking lot directly across from it if you weren't up for a hike but wanted to see a tri-Jurassic era rock formation. Gretna. Be very careful of the other cyclists on this path to protect yourself and to protect them. ". I did 17miles last time because I ran out of daylight. Park at the nature center and ride counter clockwise on trail 15 to 13, then 5, up the fire road, down trail 4 for an awesome finish! Cornwall was home to the mine and the Cornwall Iron Furnace, which operated 17421883. 13 is fun and technical at spots, can follow the horseshoe trail either way for days. In 1898, during the brief Spanish-American War, nearly 11,000 guardsmen were summoned to the camp, where the soldiers trained and prepared for battle. We all could have used a restroom at the Cornwall trailhead, so that's a note that anyone with young ones might want to make. Starting in Lebanon, youre in a good spot to sample Pennsylvania Dutch cookingfrom Lebanon bologna to scrapple (pork trimmings) to schnitz and knepp (ham, dried apples, and dumplings). No restrooms. Hope that will soon be fixed. Leave no trace - carry out what you carry in. Took a post Hurricane/Flood ride on south 1/2 of trail. (there is a stop light and its out at a fielded country surrounding) take a right on Butler rd and follow it till its end at rt. Theres also Mount Greta Lake & Beach and a popular ice cream shop, which makes it a great summer destination. 40 trails on an interactive map of the trail network. The next time I was on the trail I walked a portion of the damaged section and it appeared to have been repaired. Chester Valley Trail & the Perkiomen Trails are also nice riding. ", "This was a great ride for a Sunday afternoon. Details. Mount Gretna Trails Location: Trails can be accessed from many places in the Mount Gretna area, however, the best place to access the trails is by parking at one of the many parking areas located along Pinch Road. Sold This is about 1 mile from the Mt. Pack an extra tube. Experience Chautauqua. The trail begins on Pinch Road, 23 miles from Lancaster and about a 1/2-mile from downtown Gretna. After it fell into disuse in the wake of Tropical Storm Agnes, neighboring Lancaster County acquired its corridor segment in 1979 and created the 5-mile Conewago Recreation Trail. The trail surface is either rust colored mud or dried into a tractor tire pattern that is like riding over a washboard. Gretna. The good news is that it will get better with time, the ruts left by the horses will slowly get filled in by bikers using the trail, in fact it has already begun. The 18-mile Lebanon Valley Rail-Trailand the connecting, Colemans empire collapsed, and the Pennsylvania Railroad gained control of his rail line in 1918. The trail takes you down to some very nice places. The part along the canal was nice. State game land roads are open to bikes but not recommended during hunting season. You can still visit these landmarks, which are minutes from the trail. Start at the center, left on 15, 13, 5, 2, 8, 4, 15 to center. A lot of climbing but the descents are well worth it. A couple is hiking on Mt. This is definitely an area where you can find some easy or intermediate trails mixed in with some more advanced trails. Education Center Trails are designated for hiking, horseback riding (with your own horse), and mountain biking. Travel through wooded areas that screens the bright and hot sun. We have ridden the trail since it's beginning and it is great to see the trail extentions.- EMB. After about a half mile, the trail becomes more flat and more manageable. In 1996 a nonprofit began efforts to develop the trail in Lebanon County and completed the current trail in 2009 (a wood chip side path is for horses, which are only permitted south of Rocherty Road). There are Quality trails on the North, South West and East faces of the MT, and on both sides of Pinch Road. Explore one of 2 easy hiking trails in Mount Gretna or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. across the street is state game lands. The section of trail between mile markers 14 and 16 is open but the trail was used by utility trucks and is in need of repair again. Anyway, after the return to Colebrook, we enjoyed the obigatory ice cream as the ""Twin Kiss"" located at the trailhead. Continuing downhill 2.5 miles, the trail passes through Colebrook, where youll find a drive-in and tavern within a couple of blocks of the trail. Also, the privy was in need of a pump-out. It has parking at nicely spaced locations along the trail to break it down in manageable chunks for less experienced riders, plenty of rest stops/benches along the way, and is fairly flat (especially the 9.3 mile section) so kids can ride greater distances. You'll want to take out the ear buds and listen for approaching traffic.Over-all a great trail. Gretna. Since I was last there, the gravel surface has been resurfaced and was mostly very smooth and fast. Mount Gretna is also the site of Colemans vacation resort and Chautauqua-style arts and education retreat. Gretna and you will come right to 117 make a slight right and go the approx. We Began our ride on the Heritage Rail Trail at Brillhart Station and rode north into York. Expect hardpack gravel, loose gravel, sand and some mud. The Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail runs close to my home, so I ride it often. We've ridden this route several times, but in future we'll probably start in Colebrook and ride toward Alden Way (i.e., toward Cornwall), because the route rises steadily in that direction and it would make the return trip--back to Colebrook--largely downhill. Most of trail surface had been scraped off and was being resurfaced. I found, however, that if you get off the pavement onto the dirt--it is much faster going, even on a 28mm tired tandem. Give it a second chance. There's so much to see and for Nova, to smell. Rode the trail today and had a blast! I started at the 8th street trail head and drove the entire length plus the Conewago trail. The trail goes along the river and is in good shape and nice views. While the Lebanon Valley might be best known for its chocolate and distinctive bologna, iron ore is what put the region on the map in the 1700s. Things have changed over the years. You can not go wrong with this trail. MLS# PALA2032328. There has been significant improvement of the trail in the Cornwall to Mt. This was my first time riding here. these trails are really goodlots of rocky stuff hard climbs and some easy climbs also some great real fast single track there are alot of trails probaly around 30 miles or so there is also some very tecnihcal downhill with big rideoffs def would check this place out its worth driving to u can park off pinch road or at the yellow gate on 117 just a little outside of gretna u drive through gretna then u will see a yellow gat on your right side about 2 miles after u leave gretna. Gov. and make a left onto N. 2nd St. and continue into the town of Bainbridge. dick and they were a good workout, but just too rocky to really enjoy them. Great trail. Park where the Website tells you to because that way you will be going uphill first & downhill when you turn around to go back to your car. Rounding a bend youll come to the Cornwall Trailhead. There aren't garbage cans along the trail, so you must pack in and pack outleaving a bag full of poop on the trail is counter productive! Meeting set for Lebanon Rail-Trail by MONICA VON DOBENECK, Of The Patriot-News (Harrisburg Pa) Saturday September 06, 2008, 3:25 PM With the Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail nearly complete, organizers are looking to extend the 20-mile path for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders another seven miles north to Swatara State Park. We picked up the trail at Cornwall and headed south toward Mt. Mount Gretna's history is inextricably tied to that of the man who envisioned it: Robert H. Coleman. Rocky. Great ride for our 9 and 11 yr old. It looks like a tractor tire made divots in the surface. There is a lot of variety here. The rock is cool though. Crushed stone, flat, maintained. Lots of graffiti and some broken glass but still cool. Thank you for contacting us! Hike it Baby is a platform that helps connect families to federal, state and local parks nationwide. Make a right onto Race St. and head straight down to the river, there you will find the terminus of the NW Lancaster County River Trail. This is a doable trail for a 6 year old, but just barely. 117. take a left on rt 117 and follow this roughly one mile to a dirt parking lot on right. There are remnants of the old train station near this trailhead, along the trail. Just enjoyed a fabulous ride on the section between the Cornwall & Lebanon trailheads. Guy working there said it was all good since I was basically the only rider there. Trail maps are available on the Clarence Shock Memorial Park website and in the Environmental Center, however the trail signage is easy to follow. Plenty of segments are graveldifficult to maneuver; the dirt segments are fine. I spoke to a couple of bike riders and they commented that the trail was soft but not too rough and bumpy. Always be ready for someone to walk into or bike into your path. Great trails. The Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail extends from the Lancaster County line west of Lawn to Zinns Mill Road south of Lebanon . If realized, this vision will result in a greenway system that will bisect Lebanon County and may eventually connect the Susquehanna River just south of Middletown to the Poconos. With more than Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. And South Hills Park has a 9.5% grade, which dwarfs Mt. In the City and in S. Lebanon Township to the bridge over Wilhelm Avenue, the trail is paved. The food was great. Dick to the tower. Three of us rode the trail on Sunday 9/4/16. To visit from the trailhead, turn left onto Cornwall Road/Boyd Street, and then turn right onto Boyd Street and follow it to the enda total distance of 0.6 mile. Hike it Baby is not responsible for any injuries that occur while hiking the trails covered in this guide. All rights reserved. Single adults traveling very fast down the grade often overtake you without announcing their presence endangering both you and themselves. Last week went from Lawn to Lancaster County end. The trail is in very good shape. I would not bring children who can read. The Lebanon Valley Trail had much appreciated benches spaced along the trail. The entire trip is about 40 miles. As you would expect there are lots of roads to cross. Basically you're riding in a tunnel of trees. #4. This section is heavily wooded, but is a shared use trailmeaning that it serves as the drive way for about 5 residences off the trial. My guess is that this is the ""future"" expansion noted on the trail map. Gretna for lunch/ice cream stops, convenient shopping and lake swimming (a pay for beach that is worth the trip alone if you have never been to it). Scan the QR code to get TrailLink on your phone, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors. The brick Gothic Revival iron furnace building, part of a National Historic Landmark District, stands today much as it did the day it closed. Throughout the Summer, the Chautauqua's educational and cultural tradition is carried on with first-rate events in music, theater, and art. Funny. However, its a wide, gravel path. It's about a 1/2 mile (writeup above says 1/4 mile). We are a 1,105-acre forested park located in beautiful southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Dick is great and has the best trails. A good mix of singletrack and crazy fast access roads (trail #10!) Mount Gretna, PA. GO. Took a nasty spill on trail 15 today fractured leg. Many small roads were blocked for miles. Be sure to check for maps at park office, there are some trails that are off limits to bikes. Don't know if volunteers did prodigious spring cleanup or what, but we had an easy ride to east to Cornwall and partway west to Lawn with no more impediment than two dung piles and some loose gravel. Twisty, turnings, rolling small hills, river to one side, and forest and corn fields on the other. Check out this list of the best playgrounds near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Greenbrier State Park is located at 21843 National Pike in Boonsboro, Maryland. It is crushed stone until the overpass bridge, then it is paved to 10th st. (rode it twice today anyway since no one really hikes it; it's a fun downhill trail with some large boulders and 2 balance bridges). There is zero trail maintenance. Once you reach the top of the ridge you will be close to the village of Mount Gretna. Visit an RV Resort in Pennsylvania for your next vacation! Map shows that there are trails but none are marked and you will get lost. Gretna. Check it out! Saw very few people on a Monday afternoon. Best MTB Gear | Improve Your Mind. The tree cover along this section is great on a hot day and has only two drawbacks: there isn't much to see on this ride (except trees, trees, and more trees) and after a rain the trail doesn't get enough sunshine to dry out thoroughly. I didn't see any drinking water along the trail. After it fell into disuse in the wake of Tropical Storm Agnes, neighboring Lancaster County acquired its corridor segment in 1979 and created the 5-mile Conewago Recreation Trail. My husband and I have ridden from Cornwall to Lebanon, Cornwall to Mt. Kind of a boring hike on a dirt road. Why? It is common to see a group of equestrians from the nearby farms riding along the side of the trail. I started at the Lancaster/Lebanon county line where it connects with the Conewago Recreation Trail (also quite nice), rode to the end in downtown Lebanon, then rode back (15-ish miles each way). Path is wide and there are not a lot of sharp turns. crossing in Mt. Much of the town's architecture and flavor remains. the firetower is accessible to the public and has great views. This is one of the finest rail trails I know of. Easy, flat walk. still exploring the area though. Susquehanna Area Mountain Bike Association (SAMBA). Support Us | There is also a spur trail off of the main trail that will take you into Mt. Sept 18, 2011. You can notice the grade in both directions. 1,816 Sq. There is a trailhead at 8th Street in the City of Lebanon. The trail also passes through the hamlets of Lawn and Colebrook, the latter of which is known for its Twin Kiss restaurant and ice cream shop, the resort town of Mt. It began as a paved trail that transitioned to a wide sidewalk. Gretna in the last 3 months. As of Saturday September 24 it was a bit soft at places but it was a big improvement on that section of trail. Spent the whole day riding (tacked on the Conewago Recreation Trail too). Many want more information, he said, so he has invited them for a wagon ride on the existing portion of the trail on Sept. 13 and has scheduled a public meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at the North Lebanon Township municipal building. I will ride this again. Although it was a 90 degree day, it felt quite cool riding through the woods. At mile mark 3.5 (I think) there is a chain gate that you can go around and continue to colebrook. park at the gov. This place could be world class with some trail love. All these trails are maintained by volunteers, none of whose job is to clean up after thoughtless dog owners. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Howard Hanna Real Estate are marked with the IDX icon and detailed information about each listing includes the name of the . Fortunately, Rt. They were very popular today with many bikers and hikers. The short section were the trail shares a private drive near the village of Mount Gretna is a bit rough, but not terrible. there you will find a Twin Kiss where you can eat lunch. The observation tower has several ladders that allow you to access the tower. In fact the sections on trail before and after the repaired section were much better than the "repaired" section. Both times we rode it recently we saw deer crossing the trail. Mt. The 1,480 sq. The 18-mile Lebanon Valley Rail-Trailand the connecting Conewago Recreation Trailtrace the route of the Cornwall & Lebanon Railroad and its successors, which served the iron mine and foundry until the tracks and mine were wiped out by Tropical Storm Agnes in 1972. Do not get off main trail!! This place could be a 5 so easily. didn't go to dino rock. Spoke to one of the construction workers--they rolled a lot of sand into the dirt bridle trail alongside the pavement to improve drainage. Gretna Biking 11 Miles of Trail 0 Recommended Routes 4 Easy Trails 4 Intermediate Trails 2 Difficult Trails MTB Project is built by riders like you. Rode the Lebanon Valley Rail-Trail today for the first time. easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Schuylkill Valley Heritage Trail and Be sure to stop at the Root Beer barrel for cold drinks. 2.5 Baths. I did notice that the Cornwall and Colebrook trailheads were very busy so plan on arriving early to assure yourself a spot there. I hope when the work is completed that a gravel surface will be put down in place of the current dirt surface. The parking lot includes some nice benches and picnic tables. the right side of trail 5 at the parking lot goes through the edge of**orgeous neighborhood and around to the parking lot on pinch rd. 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