Geology Hot Spot Walks: York County Heritage Rail Trail--Hanover Junction Train Station

Tour | Registration opens 8/12/2024 8:00 AM EDT

Members only

10/24/2024 (one day)

10:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Th

$20.00

$8.00

Join geologist Jeri Jones for a walk-through York County Heritage Rail Trail-Hanover Junction Train Station. We will walk a total distance of 2.0 miles on a round-trip walk to Seven Valleys. We will examine the area's geology and visit one of the best-known faults in York County known as the Martic Line. We will also discuss the local history of this valley. If raining, we will meet at the train station, Seven Valleys Road.

2 sneakers: Moderate amount of walking, museum/exhibit walking, accessible areas

 

Hanover Junction Train Station

2433 Seven Valleys Rd.

Seven Valleys, PA 17360


Jeri Jones has been a geologist for forty-five years, studying the area’s geology. He worked for York County Parks for thirty-eight years and owns his own geologic educational and consulting firm. Jeri has authored a number of books and articles.