The Heritage Rail Trail County Park is a 26. 5-mile multi-use rail trail with a 10-foot-wide compacted stone surface running through York County, featuring multiple parking areas and trailheads for easy access.

The Northern Extension parallels Codorus Creek with scenic views and levee sections, offering opportunities for walking, hiking, and biking along the waterway.

The trail is open year-round dawn to dusk with amenities including benches, picnic tables, portable toilets, and full-service restrooms at Hanover Junction and New Freedom train stations.