Northern Central Railway Trail - Southern Section
 
Overview
Mileposts
South NCR
Central NCR
North NCR
South YCH
North YCH

This is flattest section of the trail; there is practically no grade.  The trail closely tracks along side the Gunpowder Falls River, which make it very nice during the summer.  You will often see tubers in the river or hiking back up the trail. 

Parking: 
These parking areas all accessed from Route 45 (York Rd). Use I-83 exits 20 or 24 to reach Rt 45.

  • Mile 0.0 - Ashland:  (LIMITED PARKING) A small housing development about a half mile from Route 45 off Paper Mill Road.  Turn right into the development and head strait back to the end of the road.
  • Mile 0.5 - Paper Mill Rd.  Additional parking is available along Paper Mill road.
  • Mile 2.0 - Phoenix: About 1.5 miles east off Route 45 using Phoenix Road.
  • Mile 3.8 - Sparks: About 3/4 miles from Route 45 via Sparks Road.
  • Mile 4.5 - Glencoe: From Route 45, take Lower Glencoe Road to Glencoe Road.
Food: 
  • Mile 7:  Snacks and Drinks.
 
 
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