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The Lebanon Valley Rail Trail, with a surface of crushed limestone stone and parallel wood chip equestrian path, provides easy cycling through the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. North of the Colebrook Trailhead it follows a gentle upgrade to the town of Cornwall, surrounded by over 4,000 acres of state gameland forest. South of Colebrook the landscape opens up with views of fields and farmland. A short distance east of the trail at milepost 6, via the Gretna Spur, is the quaint, victorian village of Mt. Gretna. This small mountain resort community hosts an annual “Outdoor Art Show” in August, “Music at Gretna” with outdoor and indoor concerts of classical and jazz, and a professional summer stock theatre company. East of town is the Governor Dick Recreation Area with hiking trails and an 80 ft. observation tower. The southern end of the trail connects to the Conewago Recreation Trail, which continues another 5 miles into Lancaster County.
Colebrook trailhead: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) to exit 266 (Lebanon/Lancaster). Follow Rt. 72 north to Rt. 117 (Mt. Gretna Exit) and take Rt. 117 north about five miles to the Colebrook trailhead. Parking is available at the intersection of Rt. 117 and Colebrook Road. Cornwall Trailhead: Follow above directions and continue on Rt. 72 north to 419 north, then go about 2 miles to the Cornwall trailhead which is located on the left.
Historical Trail Notes The trail follows the railbed of the former Cornwall-Lebanon Railroad built during the 1880’s by iron ore magnate Robert H. Cornwall. The route is rich in social and economic history of the area. Cornwall Iron Furnace Part of a National Historic Landmark District, Cornwall Furnace is the most complete charcoal fueled ironmaking complex in the country to survive intact. It is located in the town of Cornwall near the northern terminus of the trail.
For more information: For other long distance multi-use rail trails in this region see Pennsylvania Rail Trails
Lebanon Valley Rails To Trails Trail Website: Lebanon Valley Rails To Trails
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