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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Sinking Spring

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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Sinking Spring

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3.3

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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Sinking Spring

03:03

39.2km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.25 km for 97 m

After 33.5 km for 121 m

After 33.7 km for 286 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.36 km

Wyomissing Creek Trail

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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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13.8 km

Nice view from bridge

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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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15.5 km

Tulpehocken Creek Valley Parkway

Nature Reserve

16.7 km

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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16.9 km

Union Canal Trail

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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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21.3 km

Tulpehocken Trail Extension to Blue Marsh

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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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27.0 km

Union Canal Trail

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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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27.8 km

Union Canal Trail

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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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33.6 km

Penn State Berks campus

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The Penn State Berks campus is a small commonwealth campus for the great Penn State University. There are walking paths, sidewalks, and some short nature trails on the property. This …

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39.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

7.74 km

6.67 km

3.14 km

881 m

298 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

12.4 km

5.74 km

1.75 km

623 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Sinking Spring

Wyomissing Creek Trail

Nice view from bridge