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List of Year Round Events

Columbia, PA - Susquehanna Rivertowns
This walk will feature the Civil War and Underground Railroad history of Columbia as well as the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail. Some historic sites that you will pass include Wrights Ferry Mansion, Mt. Bethel Cemetery and the Turkey Hill Experience. You will also pass Zion Hill Cemetery-the burial site of many black soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Some of these soldiers are from the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, who were portrayed in the 1989 film, Glory, starring Matthew Broderick and Morgan Freeman.
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Ephrata, PA - Downtown Ephrata
Nestled amid the rolling hills of agriculturally rich northern Lancaster County, downtown Ephrata is a quaint blend of old and new. Cars, buses, and horse and buggies share a wide Main Street that has been 20th Century "streetscaped" with brick sidewalks, old fashioned lamp posts, and benches. Buildings dating back a hundred years and more are filled with rustic shops and cafes.
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Lancaster, PA - Thaddeus Stevens
Thaddeus Stevens was a prominent attorney, politician and abolitionist who lived in Lancaster from 1842-1859. This walk passes Stevens' home & law office, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Stevens’ grave and a bridge named after him. You’ll also walk through Old Town Lancaster neighborhood, historic districts, near Central Market and past many boutiques and restaurants. Start Time: 6AM-5PM
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Lititz, PA - History walk
This trail takes you on a tour of historic downtown Lititz, past the Moravian Church and the north side of Lititz including a portion of the Warwick-Ephrata Rail Trail. It passes Linden Hall, Sturgis Pretzel factory and Wilbur Chocolate store. You travel through residential communities and Lititz Springs Park on paved paths, and sidewalks. The route also passes a free little library. The 15K walk will go past the Lititz Elementary, the cemetery where General Sutter is buried, and the Lititz Library through a portion of the south side of Lititz. Start times: M-F 6A-5P, Sat 6A-5P, Sun 8A-5P.
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Lititz, PA - Lititz to Ephrata Bike
This trail takes you from the Lititz Rec Center to Ephrata and back. It is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) from the caboose at the front of Lititz Spring Park to Rte 322 in Ephrata. Most of the route follows the Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail.
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Mount Joy, PA - Six Parks and a Cemetery
The 10K walk goes through six named city parks in Mount Joy including Rotary Park, Cove Outlook Park, Borough Park, Little Chiques Park, Memorial Park, and Mount Joy Grandview Park. You will also walk down Main Street with its quaint shops, B&Bs, post office, restaurants, and coffee shop. The 10K trail also includes the Mount Joy Cemetery with wonderful views of the sur-rounding countryside. The 5K trail is rated 1A.
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