Leg 5: York to Hanover
Number of people walking today: 7
| Route Summary | There are 2 maps for today’s walk. Walk 17 miles along the Heritage Rail Trail, former Northern Central Railway corridor, used during Civil War. Expect bikers, horses, and, possibly, train! Cell phone reception poor at southern end. Van transport to end-of-day hotel. Meet at Glen Rock Mill Inn by 3:30 for pick-up. |
| Starting Point | Courtyard by Marriott York 2799 Concord Rd York, PA 17402 (717) 840-7840 |
| Starting Time | 7:15 am |
| End Walking Time | 3:30 pm |
| Ending Point | Glen Rock Mill Inn, 50 Water St, Glen Rock, PA, then take the van to: Hampton Inn Hanover 309 Wilson Ave Hanover PA 17331 (717) 633-1117 |
| Walking Mileage | 19.5 miles |
| Meals | Breakfast: Hotel has grab and go items Lunch: Will be provided Dinner: Numerous nearby chain restaurants within walking distance of hotel |
| Restrooms | Numerous places in York before Trail. Use designated stops on Trail. |
| Contact Info | Van Driver: 470-653-7880. Route Manager: 336-782-1704 |
| Route map(s) | Map 1: Courtyard to Inch & Co Real Estate |
| Map 2: Inch&Co to Glen Rock Mill Inn | |
| Route Map PDFs | PDF 1: Courtyard by Marriott York to Inch & Co. Real Estate PDF 2: Inch & Co. Real Estate to Glen Rock Mill Inn |
| Special Navigation Instructions | |
| Laundry Availability | Yes |
| Instructions for Driver | Map #1 Today’s route is on a lot of trails. Map 1 is in “driving mode” and sticks close by to walkers while they are on the trail. There are some parking lot areas where van can meet walkers on Trail. Map #2 AFTERNOON: Pick up walkers at Glen Rock Mill Inn and drive 19 miles to Hampton Inn Hanover. |
| Driver Map(s) | Map 1: Courtyard by Marriott York to Glen Rock Mill Inn Map 2: Glen Rock Mill Inn to Hampton Inn Hanover |
| History Blog Post | Decision by Lot |
| Miscellaneous Information | Navigation: Each Google Map route will have a starting point and multiple stops. iPhone users: when you arrive at a stop, you must remove the PREVIOUS starting point, making your current stop the NEW starting point. Android users: As long as you “arrive” at each stop, it will automatically advance to the next one. Otherwise, you will have to remove a stop. EXCEPTION: Do NOT remove any stops when you are in a dead zone! This will cancel the map and you will not be able to relaunch it. Deadzone: in poor or no cell phone coverage, you will still be able to see the route since GPS continues to work. Just don’t exit the map or try to remove a stop or you will lose the route. Safety: Obey all traffic laws. Use crosswalks and sidewalks wherever possible. When sidewalks are not available, generally it is recommended to walk against traffic but there may be times where the shoulder is wider walking WITH traffic. Be careful approaching curves and hills as visibility will be limited! Walk with a buddy. |