Walk 6 “B” Award Event No. 82078 2009/Y1769

 5K & 10k
Railroad to Mason-Dixon Line

NOTE: due to constant tampering with the start box at Hanover Jct. all events will now be starting at the Perrydell Farm Store the original start point for walks 1 & 2.

This walk starts at the Railroad Access Area and takes you through New Freedom to the Mason-Dixon Line.

 

 

SPONSOR

York White Rose Wanderers. AVA-236.

SANCTIONED BY

The American Volkssport Association (AVA) and the International Federation of Popular Sports (IVV).

DATES

January 2 - December 31

ELIGIBILITY

Everyone is welcome to participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Walk and/or Bike at your own pace.

TRAIL RATINGS

Both the Walks and the Bikes are rated 1.

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONS

The Rail Trail is a 10-foot wide, flat, natural surface beside the Northern Central Railroad tracks. With the exception of the track near York City most of the track is not in use at this time. Caution is to be used at busy country road intersections. The trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Trail and restrooms are ADA accessible.

SPECIAL EVENT

Museums, Railroad Heritage

RESTROOMS

Portable facilities are available in all of the parking lots, except Glen Rock. Hanover Junction and New Freedom Train Stations now have indoor facilities.

REGISTRATION/FEES

Every participant must register and carry a Start Card while participating in the event. You may walk for free or Fee for Credit is $3.00.

DISCLAIMER

The sponsor and the start locations for these events, York White Rose Wanderers, Perrydell Farm Store and Hanover Junction Train Station (York County Parks and Recreation) are not liable for accidents, thefts, and/or material damage. Every effort will be made to make these safe and enjoyable events.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

George and Barb Conrad (717)244-3259
307 Hathaway Garth
Red Lion, PA 17356

E-mail:  YWRW@hotmail.com

START POINT

Perrydell Farm Store, 90 Indian Rock Dam Road, York, PA (717)741-3485.

TIME

Mon-Sat 7A.M. -9P.M.;  Sun Noon-6P.M.  closed Christmas & Easter.  Abbreviated hours for all other major holidays.  Call ahead for hours.  (717)741-3485.  Finish by dusk.

DIRECTIONS TO PERRYDALE FARM STORE FOR REGISTRATION

From North or South take I-83 to Exit 14, Leaders Heights exit. LEFT off exit ramp if coming from South, RIGHT if coming from North, onto Leaders Heights Rd. (SR 182W) go through two lights, at the second light (S. George St.) road name changes to Indian Rock Dam Rd. Dairy is a half mile on left. (You will register and drive to Brillhart Station Access Area to start.)

DOWNLOADS

Because of legalities due to insurance we can no longer offer start cards and walking/bike directions on the web site