Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Reading

Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Reading

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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Reading

02:13

40.9km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.44 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.62 km

Skating Pond

Highlight • Lake

This is a picturesque pond with trails running alongside it and wooden decks to relax on—an alternate trail system if you want to escape busy roads, ride along the creek, or just find a nice spot for a break.

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3.52 km

Highlands Park

Highlight • Trail

Highlands Park is a really popular spot for hiking and jogging without having to leave the city. To get to the grassy and dirt trails, you have to walk along …

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3.93 km

Viewpoint

6.59 km

Wyomissing Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Wyomissing Creek Trail is a great trail for a relaxed ride along a tree lined path. It is totally paved and mostly flat, so it is not a difficult …

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14.0 km

Nice view from bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice view of the Tulpehocken Creek. You can cross the creek using a pedestrian bridge, so you can stop to enjoy the view and listen to the moving water without worry about car traffic.

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16.9 km

Wertz's Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wertz's Covered Bridge, also known as Red Covered Bridge, is a Burr Arch bridge constructed in 1867.

In 1984, the bridge was restored and is now passable to walkers and bikers as part of the Union Canal Trail.

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18.3 km

Union Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Union Canal Trail runs along the Tulpehocken Creek from Reading to Leesport. The trail is made of crushed limestone, so it is a great path for walking and cycling. …

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21.5 km

Tulpehocken Trail Extension to Blue Marsh

Highlight • Trail

The trail is a continuation of the Berks County Tulpehocken creek trail The ride is easy but challenging. About 1 mile in there is an abrupt uphill that is gullied …

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24.0 km

Tulpehocken Creek

Highlight • River

Tulpehocken Creek is a tributary of the Schuylkill River.

While there are no bathrooms or picnic tables, it is a great spot for a break to take in the scenic …

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40.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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