York White Rose Wanderers, Pennsylvania


May 18th, 2024 for 1 day.

York, PA - York Towne Swim

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SWIM

There is more to Volkssporting than just walking! Try something different! A Volksswim is 300 meters or six laps of the swimming pool.

300m

May 18th, 2024 for 1 day.

York, PA - York Towne Walk

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WALK

This 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A


Bedford, PA - Bedford County

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2024 / Y2853
WALK

Step 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.

6, 10km

Rate: 2A

Dillsburg, PA - John McCoy Memorial Walk

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2024 / Y2502
WALK
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This 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Gettysburg, PA - Battlefield Bike

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2024 / Y1095
BIKE

This bike event is on roads around town and the battlefield. Wear bright colored clothes so you are visible to drivers.

15, 25km

Rate: 2A

Gettysburg, PA - Deb Choiniere Memorial Walk - Walk #1

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2024 / Y0050
WALK

This 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.

5, 6, 10km

Rate: 2B

Gettysburg, PA - Swim

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2024 / Y0716
SWIM

There 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.

300m

Gettysburg, PA - Walk #2

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2024 / Y0047
WALK

If 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

Gettysburg, PA - Walk #3

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2024 / Y0028
WALK

This 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 2C

Hanover, PA

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2024 / Y0660
WALK

Walk features the Battle of Hanover, industrial history sites, and residential areas. It also goes to downtown Hanover. Options are 5, 6, and 11K.

5, 6, 11km

Rate: 1A

Lititz, PA - Lititz to Ephrata Rail Trail

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2024 / Y2654
BIKE

This trail takes you from the Lititz Rec Center to Ephrata and back. Most of the route follows the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail.

27km

Rate: 1A

Manchester, PA - Brenda Weirich Memorial Walk

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2024 / Y3018
WALK

This 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.

6, 11km

Rate: 1A

Thurmont, MD - Town

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2024 / Y0051
WALK

"Gateway to the Mountains" and designated a National Main Street under the National Trust for Historic Preservation

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail - Downtown

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2024 / Y3045
WALK

This 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1A

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail - Northern Extension

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2024 / Y0926
WALK

Most of the walk is along Codorus Creek which is shaded. Enjoy the birds and small mammals that you will see on this week.

6, 10, 14km

Rate: 1A

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Bike #1

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2024 / Y1768
BIKE

This 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.

13, 34km

Rate: 1B

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Bike #2

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2024 / Y1773
BIKE

Enjoy a ride on a nice gravel surface through several small rural Pennsylvania towns to the Mason Dixon Line and back.

14, 34km

Rate: 1B

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #1

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2024 / Y1771
WALK

Enjoy an easy walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail going north from Brillhart Station to Grantley Road.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #2

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2024 / Y1774
WALK

Enjoy 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.

6, 11km

Rate: 1B

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #3

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2024 / Y1770
WALK

Enjoy a quiet walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail going north from Hanover Junction.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #4

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2024 / Y1772
WALK

This is a quiet walk on the York Heritage Rail Trail between Hanover Junction and Glen Rock and back.

5, 10, 14km

Rate: 1B

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #5

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2024 / Y0016
WALK

Walk #5 starts at the north end of Glen Rock and goes south through Glen Rock to a turn around at the trailhead in Railroad.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B

York, PA - Heritage Rail Trail Walk #6

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2024 / Y1769
WALK

Thae 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.

5, 10km

Rate: 1B