Home › Pennsylvania › York › Heritage Rail Trail - York City
Heritage Rail Trail - York City
4.4 ★★★★☆ 217 Google reviews · Running trail in York, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Heritage Rail Trail - York City'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.
Park offering 21 mi. of trails for walking, biking, jogging, and dog walking, plus a scenic view.
What runners say about Heritage Rail Trail - York City
“Beautiful rail trail that is a very worthy 20+ mile ( 1 way)all day ride experience that connects directly to the Torrey C.”
“A good place to hike, ride your bike or just walk and chill listening to music it will calm you and the scenery is okay for nature lovers.”
The driving direction led directly to the parking lot entrance, which was very helpful. The parking is free on the weekends and only by permit during the week. The public restrooms were not available at the time due to Covid19 protocols. The trail is a very nice walk in the city along the Creek.
Took my electric chopper on the trail to new freedom and had a blast just the smooth windy roads and the respect from the others on the trail was like being in the south I love this for peace of mind and good out door event
Great trail! Nice surface, mostly shaded, not a lot of travel along roads, I loved the protected bridge crossing and the availability of water the whole way. It was a lovely way to sightsee in this area, spent over 4 hours leisurely checking it out. And nearly everyone we encountered said hello or gave a nod.
I really liked the previous miles of the trail, but once it hit the city, it just seemed crowded with people who would take up the whole trail. It just felt worse too when you had to stop at all the stoplights. If I were to do it again I would start/end right outside the city.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful rail trail that is a very worthy 20+ mile ( 1 way)all day ride experience that connects directly to the Torrey C.”
“Parking felt a little challenging only because I didn't want to pay to park only because I forgot to have loose change for the meters.”
“Pretty level and you just never know what interesting wildlife you will see in or near the creek.”
Plan your run at Heritage Rail Trail - York City
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- 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
- Phone+1 717-840-7440
- 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 |
Running trails near York
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Reservoir Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
Park with a gazebo, wooded area, and trails for walking, sledding, and dogs.
Stillmeadow Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Public park with a playground and tennis courts, plus a trail for walking.
Cousler Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,052 reviews
Large, popular park with a small lake & sports fields, plus running/biking paths & a playground.
Sunset Lane Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 21 reviews