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Hanover Trolley Trail (HTT)
4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hanover Trolley Trail (HTT)'s own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Hanover Trolley Trail (HTT)
“The out-and-back is about 4 miles and passes through a beautiful York County landscape.”
“The wide, flat trail of crushed stone is suitable for all abilities, including wheel chair bound individuals.”
This rail trail follows the old Hanover Trolley grade east of town. The wide, flat trail of crushed stone is suitable for all abilities, including wheel chair bound individuals. It's a quick 1.5 mile segment with two parking access points and benches about every half mile.
I really liked this trail. I started in Spring Grove. Near the trail goes under an abandoned bridge. Here it get confusing because the trail divides and it's not clear which way to go, turns out you turn right. Most of the trail is deep wooded and farm land.
Pleasant, well kept, short little walk. Once part of the Hanover/York trolley line, now part of the ever expanding rail trail.
Lovely trail for a quiet walk and if you're lucky you may catch some wildlife ❤️
Trail conditions & character
“The wide, flat trail of crushed stone is suitable for all abilities, including wheel chair bound individuals.”
“5 mile segment with two parking access points and benches about every half mile.”
“I noticed a recent paved extension that runs from the railroad bridge into town along Railroad Street for about .”
“I saw a family on bikes, several walkers, a jogger, and 2 dogs on leashes.”
“The wide, flat trail of crushed stone is suitable for all abilities, including wheel chair bound individuals.”
Plan your run at Hanover Trolley Trail (HTT)
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteyorkcountytrails.org
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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