York County Heritage Trail - Southern Section
 
Overview
Mileposts
South NCR
Central NCR
North NCR
South YCH
North YCH
 The town of New Freedom marks the highest point along the NCR and YCH trails.  From here, it's all down hill on the way toward York, Pa.  The YCH also shares its right-of-way with a working excursion railway, so don't be surprised if a locomotive is bearing down on you! 

The present northern terminus is Hanover Junction.  Abraham Lincoln disembarked from the NCR at this point, on his way to deliver the Gettysburg Address. 

Parking: 

  • Mile 1.5 - New Freedom:  From I-83 Exit 1, about 1.5 miles west on Rt 851 to Railroad, then left to remain on 851. Parking lot at Front and Franklin Streets..
  • Mile 3.0 - Railroad: From I-83 Exit 1, about 1.5 miles west on Rt 851.
  • Mile 6.0 - Glen Rock: From I-83, exit 2, take Rt 216 west for 4.5 miles .
  • Mile 10.5 - Hanover Junction: From I-83 Exit 3,  follow Rt 214 for 5 miles. Then make left onto Rt 616.
Food: 
  • Mile 1.5: Stores and Restaurants
  • Mile 3.0: Drinks and Snacks 
 
 
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