Nice pond – Mount Penn Preserve loop from Lower Alsace Township

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Pennsylvania

Berks County

Nice pond – Mount Penn Preserve loop from Lower Alsace Township

Hard

3.3

(14)

riders

Nice pond – Mount Penn Preserve loop from Lower Alsace Township

01:32

14.7km

410m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 83 m for 85 m

Customers only

After 14.5 km for 85 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.56 km

Forest Trail in Mount Penn Preserve

Highlight • Trail

Mount Penn Preserve is a 50 acre park on the edge of the city of Reading. It offers miles of hiking and trail running paths through the park. There are also picnic areas and restrooms.

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3.80 km

Nice pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice pond in Antietam Lake Park. The pond is found in a clearing in the normally densely wooded park and is a great place to take a break and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

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9.08 km

View of Reading from Mount Penn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mount Penn boasts an elevation of 1,120 feet (0.34 km) and offers gorgeous views of the charming city of Reading and its surrounding areas. It is often considered the southernmost point of the Reading Prong mountain range and is a popular destination for hiking and cyclists, with several trails that lead to scenic viewpoints and historic landmarks.

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10.5 km

Mount Penn Preserve

Highlight • Forest

Mount Penn Preserve is a 50 acre park on the edge of the city of Reading. It offers miles of hiking and trail running paths through the park. There are also picnic areas and restrooms.

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12.6 km

Mount Penn Preserve

Nature Reserve

13.1 km

Mount Penn Preserve

Highlight • MTB Park

Known as one of the premier mountain biking spots in the region, Mount Penn Preserve offers riders miles of scenic trails through Pennsylvania forests filled with rock gardens and other technical challenges to put skills to the test. Take care in the fall, when leaves hide potential obstacles along the trails.

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