We accessed the Brillhart Station parking area from I-83 by taking the exit #14 (Leader Heights Rd.) Continue on west on Leaders Heights Rd. About half a mile, after crossing S George St., Leader Heights Rd. turns into Indian Rock Dam Rd. Follow Indian Rock Dam Rd. approx. 2 miles. Turn left onto Croll School Rd. Turn right onto Days Mill Rd. Follow approx. 1 mile to parking lot.
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Brillhart Station Trailhead at Tunnel Hill Rd. -
Perrydell Farms
This is a great ice cream stop that you will pass on Indian rock Rd. -
The Brillhart Station parking area.
The trail runs alongside the parking lot. -
Portable Bathroom
Bathroom at Brillhart Station parking lot. -
Trail View -
Howard Tunnel
The Howard Tunnel is 1.8 miles south of Brillhart Station. -
Train Painting
The painting of a train on the rock just south of the Howard Tunnel opening is still there but weather has taken it's toll.
The story behind the painting -
Railroad Crossing
One of the many spots where the trail crosses to the opposite side of the railroad tracks. -
Bicycle Sculptures
These bicycles can been seen at the Seven Valleys parking area. On the day that we biked there was a civil war reenactment about to take place and the trail was being closed for a few hours from this point to Hanover Junction. -
Civil War Reenactment
Hanover Junction
A civil war reenactment recreating the attack on Hanover Junction Railroad Station. -
Hanover Junction
All is quiet in this photo of Hanover Junction after the civil war reenactment had ended. -
Hanover Junction
There are indoor bathrooms on the right (north) side of the station. -
Sculpture
The scuptures at Hanover Junction. -
Farmland
This scenic trail passes through towns, farmland and woods. -
Picnic Table
The are many picnic tables and benches to rest along the trail. -
Parking lot at Railroad, PA
Parking lot and trail access at Railroad, PA.There is a porta potty at this location. -
Jackson House Bed and Breakfast Jackson House Bed and Breakfast in Railroad, PA. -
Glen Rock
There is a noticable rise in elevation on the trail between Glen Rock and New Freedom. -
Mural at Glen Rock -
Schist Rock
This rock began as layers of clay at the bottom of an ocean that once covered York county. The clay cemented into shale and extreme heat and pressure transformed the shale into schist. -
Trail Crossing
Trail crossing the railroad tracks. -
Restored Train -
Whistle Stop Bike Shop
This bike shop is located in New Freedom, PA where the trail crosses Franklin St.
Whistle Stop Bike Shop
Also on E. Franklin St next to the bike shop is the Dutch Oven Pizza Buffet
Dutch Oven Pizza Buffet -
Bonkeys
Take a left (east) on Franklin St and head to Bonkeys for an ice cream treat.
Bonkeys -
Rail Trail Cafe
The trail runs along side and there are indoor bathrooms here that can be accessed on the right side of this building. (near the train) -
Maryland Border
The Maryland border lies one and a half miles south of New Freedom. -
Mason Dixon Line
There is a map of the Maryland and Pennsylvania trail at the Mason Dixon Line.
