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Middle Creek Trailhead – Middle Creek Reservoir loop from Ephrata

Middle Creek Trailhead – Middle Creek Reservoir loop from Ephrata

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Middle Creek Trailhead – Middle Creek Reservoir loop from Ephrata

03:16

64.9km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.1 km

Middle Creek Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This trailhead is a central point where Middle Creek Trail, Explorer Trail, and Horseshoe Trail connect.

Middle Creek Trail leads to a very pleasant loop along the creek and eventually …

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15.3 km

Middle Creek Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Middle Creek Reservoir is a 369-acre lake within the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Swimming is not permitted, but this scenic lake is popular for fishing and kayaking.

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15.3 km

View of Middle Creek Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great views of the reservoir while passing along the road right next to the water. There are some benches at certain points if you want to stop and enjoy a …

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54.1 km

Cocalico Creek

Highlight • River

Cross over Cocalico Creek, a 27.2-mile-long tributary of the Conestoga River. The name originates from the Lenape language, meaning "snake dens".

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64.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

17.3 km

4.40 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

16.0 km

408 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Middle Creek Trailhead – Middle Creek Reservoir loop from Ephrata

Middle Creek Trailhead

Middle Creek Reservoir

View of Middle Creek Reservoir

Cocalico Creek

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