Explore these 2 exciting "Rail Trails" on a 41-mile "1-way" ride from Cockeysville MD back to the Expo.  Total duration should be between 4 and 6 hours depending on how much you stop and explore along the way.

Departing from the Airstream Rally at 8am from the York Expo Center, we will transport you to the start of the 21-mile Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail in Cockeysville, MD.  This is the route of the old Northern Central Railway which ran between Baltimore MD and Sunbury PA; one of the oldest rail lines in the Country.

You will cycle thru historic railroad burbs taking in nature and the natural beauty of this car-free rail-trail.  Along the way, be sure to stop in at the Monkton Station visitors center where we will set up a water-stop for our cyclists.  The route continues to the Mason-Dixon line where it becomes the "York County Heritage Rail Trail" in Pennsylvania.  

The Heritage Rail Trail continues another 19 miles back to our camp with ample lunch stops along the way in Glen Rock.  

The ride is "Self-Paced" with a sag support vehicle in case of mechanical issues or if you just need a break.  

8am - Shuttle will load up and depart from the York Expo Center, site of the International Airstream Rally.  The shuttle will take you to the start of the Torrey C Brown Rail-Trail where you will embark upon your journey.

3.8 miles to the Sparks Nature Center

7.2 miles to the Monkton Station.  There are bathrooms at this location. The restored 1898 Monkton Train Station, which serves as a museum, gift shop and Ranger Station. It’s a great place to learn about the history of the Northern Central Railway.  

18.6 miles to the Freeland Trailhead.   The Sag vehicle will move up to this location to provide an additional water and snack stop.  There are bathrooms at this location.

21 miles - Mason Dixon Line - you cross over into PA and the route is now known as the York County Heritage Rail Trail.

27 miles - Town of Glen Rock - Several lunch options

35 miles - Howard Tunnel - located near Seven Valleys PA, it has been in operation since 1838 and is the second oldest active rail tunning in the US.  It was originally constructed by the York & Maryland Line Railroad, forming a critical link in the north-south line of the Northern-Southern Railway.

40 miles - York Bike Sculpture - It's about another mile to the very end (current construction will open another 6 miles in the future).  This is where you should exit to cut back over to the York Expo Center through downtown.  If you wish to be transported from that location, our van and trailer will be there to sag you in.