York White Rose Wanderers, Pennsylvania
May 18th, 2024 for 1 day.
York, PA - York Towne Swim
126854There is more to Volkssporting than just walking! Try something different! A Volksswim is 300 meters or six laps of the swimming pool.
May 18th, 2024 for 1 day.
York, PA - York Towne Walk
126855This walk starts at the same place as the York Winter Walk in previous years. The route goes around the UPMC Memorial nature trail and through the adjacent neighborhood, including Normandie Ridge.
Bedford, PA - Bedford County
124733Step back in time and visit Bedford, a town that George Washington would still recognize from when he was here during the Whiskey Rebellion. Fort Bedford dates from the Fench & Indian War.
Dillsburg, PA - John McCoy Memorial Walk
124734This walk is in memory of John McCoy, a long-time, active member of YWRW, who originally laid out the trail in 2006. The walk passes through downtown, residential, and industrial sites.
Gettysburg, PA - Battlefield Bike
124763This bike event is on roads around town and the battlefield. Wear bright colored clothes so you are visible to drivers.
Gettysburg, PA - Deb Choiniere Memorial Walk - Walk #1
124764This walk consists of three loops. If you do all three, you will see the campus of the Lutheran Seminary, area between the YWCA and Lincoln Square, and between the Seminary and the Virginia Monument.
Gettysburg, PA - Swim
124818There is more to Volkssporting than just walking. Try a Volksswim! You are no longer able to purchase a daily use pass for the pool. Contact the POC two days in advance for a guest pass.
Gettysburg, PA - Walk #2
124765If you only have the time to do one of the Gettysburg walks, this is the one we recommend. You will visit the Highwater Mark area, Visitor Center & Museum, and downtown Gettysburg.
Gettysburg, PA - Walk #3
124766This walk consists of two 5K loops. One loop focuses on Farnsworth's Cavalry Charge. The second loop focuses on the Devil's Den and Wheatfield. This is a new route for 2024.
Hanover, PA
124735Walk features the Battle of Hanover, industrial history sites, and residential areas. It also goes to downtown Hanover. Options are 5, 6, and 11K.
Lititz, PA - Lititz to Ephrata Rail Trail
124816This trail takes you from the Lititz Rec Center to Ephrata and back. Most of the route follows the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail.
Manchester, PA - Brenda Weirich Memorial Walk
124736This walk is in memory of Brenda Weirich, former President of the York White Rose Wanderers and resident of Manchester. Most of this walk is from a Volkswalk that Brenda was the POC for in 20ll.
Thurmont, MD - Town
124681"Gateway to the Mountains" and designated a National Main Street under the National Trust for Historic Preservation
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail - Downtown
124737This walk connects the rail trail at the southern end of York to the northern extension that goes from US-30 to John Rudy Park. As it goes through downtown, the route passes various historical sites.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail - Northern Extension
124738Most of the walk is along Codorus Creek which is shaded. Enjoy the birds and small mammals that you will see on this week.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Bike #1
124739This Volksbike is on the northern half of the York Heritage Rail Trail. Ride on a flat, crushed gravel surface, from Hanover Junction to downtown York and back.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Bike #2
124740Enjoy a ride on a nice gravel surface through several small rural Pennsylvania towns to the Mason Dixon Line and back.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #1
124741Enjoy an easy walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail going north from Brillhart Station to Grantley Road.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #2
124742Enjoy an easy walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail from Brillhart Station access area south to Glatfelters access area and back. Walk through Howard Tunnel which was built in 1840.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #3
124743Enjoy a quiet walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail going north from Hanover Junction.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #4
124744This is a quiet walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail between Hanover Junction and Glen Rock and back.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #5
124745Walk #5 starts at the north end of Glen Rock and goes south through Glen Rock to a turn around at the trailhead in Railroad.
York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #6
124746Thae 10K walk goes from the trailhead in Railroad south through New Freedom to the Mason Dixon Line at the Maryland border. The 5K turns around in New Freedom.