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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Tulpehocken Creek Valley Parkway

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Mountain biking trails
United States
Pennsylvania
Berks County
Penn State Berks

Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Tulpehocken Creek Valley Parkway

Moderate

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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Tulpehocken Creek Valley Parkway

03:00

35.1km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.73 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.48 km

Ruined Foundation

Highlight • Historical Site

Check out these remains of an old building along the Union Canal Trail. This isn't a mountain biking trail, per se, but you can absolutely still take your bike on …

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2

1.72 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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3

3.95 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, running, and cycling.

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4

24.2 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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5

24.5 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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6

29.0 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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35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

13.2 km

1.77 km

485 m

482 m

387 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

12.4 km

2.13 km

950 m

767 m

732 m

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