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Howard Tunnel – Seven Valleys Parking Lot loop from York

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Howard Tunnel – Seven Valleys Parking Lot loop from York

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Howard Tunnel – Seven Valleys Parking Lot loop from York

05:13

82.3km

450m

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: May 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.8 km for 66 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

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9.94 km

Howard Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

For its time, constructing a tunnel through solid rock was a remarkable engineering feat. The brick-lined tunnel stretches for an impressive 275 feet (ca. 84 meters). Trains carrying everything from …

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15.2 km

Seven Valleys Parking Lot

Highlight • Parking

Here you can leave your car and take the fantastic Heritage Rail Trail. Heading north you'll be heading towards the city of York and if you cycle south, towards Towson.

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15.8 km

Four Springs Winery

Highlight • Restaurant

A beautiful vineyard in Pennsylvania where you can taste a range of wines. The winery is open from 1pm - 5pm on Fridays and Sundays and from 11am until 5pm on Saturdays.

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17.3 km

Metal Horse Sculpture at Hanover Junction

Highlight • Monument

17.4 km

Hanover Junction Railroad Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The Hanover Junction Railroad Station, built between 1852 and 1854, is a restored landmark. This three-story red structure now functions as a museum, offering a glimpse into its past. During …

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19.7 km

Beautiful rail trail section

Highlight • Trail

This is a particularly peaceful section of the Heritage Rail Trail. Fields, farms and the presence of the old railway line accompany you as you cycle along.

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26.8 km

NCR Trail Bridge 40.39

Highlight • Bridge

The plaque, located at this bridge, marks the 40.39 mile on the Northern Central Railroad, now used by the NCR Trail. Simultaneously crossing over the South Branch Codorus Creek and …

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32.9 km

New Freedom Pennsylvania

Highlight • Monument

41.2 km

Beetree Run

Lake

82.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.5 km

13.4 km

9.65 km

291 m

220 m

190 m

140 m

Surfaces

70.9 km

8.21 km

2.03 km

704 m

501 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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89 %

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Howard Tunnel – Seven Valleys Parking Lot loop from York

Howard Tunnel

Seven Valleys Parking Lot

Four Springs Winery

Metal Horse Sculpture at Hanover Junction

Hanover Junction Railroad Station

Beautiful rail trail section

NCR Trail Bridge 40.39

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