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

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

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14,739

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

05:31

98.3km

1,050m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 673 m for 97 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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781 m

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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11.6 km

Antietam Reservoir valve house

Highlight • Monument

A special construction to check if you are nearby. That would be so beautifull in fall season.

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47.8 km

The Kutz Mill Covered Bridge is a Burr Truss bridge that crosses the Sacony Creek. It was constructed in 1854. It is only one of 5 covered bridges still remaining in Berks County. It is still open to the traffic.

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49.4 km

State Game Lands Number 182

Nature Reserve

53.8 km

Crystal Cave

Highlight • Cave

beautiful mine with many great explanations. The guided tour is very insightful and fun. I can only recommend

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66.5 km

Lake Ontelaunee

Highlight • Lake

Great views of Lake Ontelaunee, Berks County's second largest lake.

The lake is home to many different types of fish, including panfish, largemouth bass and common carp, so it's common …

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66.7 km

Lake Ontelaunee Stone-Arch Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

This abandoned highway runs along the Lake Ontelaunee shore. Both ends are blocked off to vehicle traffic and can be used as parking. It's a very peaceful paved path with stunning views of the water.

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88.9 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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91.2 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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98.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.3 km

40.5 km

5.64 km

1.16 km

722 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.1 km

38.1 km

3.06 km

758 m

370 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 22 August

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17°C

66 %

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

Wyomissing Creek Trail

Antietam Reservoir valve house

Kutz Mill Covered Bridge

Crystal Cave

Lake Ontelaunee

Lake Ontelaunee Stone-Arch Bridge

Union Canal Trail

Wertz's Covered Bridge

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