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Lititz – Gravel section loop from Ephrata

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Lititz – Gravel section loop from Ephrata

Hard

2.5

(12)

riders

Lititz – Gravel section loop from Ephrata

03:41

54.8km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 49.2 km for 4.34 km

Open: • 5:00 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22.8 km

Middle Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Middle Creek Reservoir is a 369-acre lake within the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Swimming is not permitted, but this scenic lake is popular for fishing and kayaking.

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23.7 km

Gravel road

Highlight • Trail

24.0 km

Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area

Nature Reserve

40.8 km

Lititz

Highlight • Settlement

Lititz is a charming town with a rich history, founded in 1756 by Moravians seeking religious freedom. Nowadays, you can enjoy local art, antique shops, cozy cafes, and tasty restaurants.

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44.4 km

Gravel section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Along this stretch of the Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail, you'll encounter compact gravel and expansive open farm fields. The views stretch for miles, beautifully showcasing the Lancaster County.

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47.6 km

Bald Eagle on Power Line Tower

Highlight • Natural

bald eagle territory

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47.7 km

Bald Eagle Nesting Area

Highlight • Natural

Keep an eye out for bakd eagles in this area, they have a nest nearby.

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48.8 km

Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail is a picturesque route tracing the former Reading and Columbia Railroad, dating back to 1863. The trail, now a mix of asphalt and stone, extends from Ephrata …

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54.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

18.8 km

6.18 km

4.96 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

27.3 km

15.5 km

6.11 km

5.73 km

274 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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Lititz – Gravel section loop from Ephrata

Middle Creek Reservoir

Gravel road

Lititz

Gravel section

Bald Eagle on Power Line Tower

Bald Eagle Nesting Area

Warwick-to-Ephrata Rail-Trail

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