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Union Canal Trail – Wertz's Covered Bridge loop from State Hill

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Union Canal Trail – Wertz's Covered Bridge loop from State Hill

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(7460)

7,461

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Union Canal Trail – Wertz's Covered Bridge loop from State Hill

03:54

49.1km

310m

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: May 23, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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2.51 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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4.93 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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7.82 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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19.6 km

View of the river

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Great view from the Neversink South Trail. From this point, you get a view of the Schuylkill River and the hills in the distance.

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21.9 km

Exeter Scenic River Trail

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The Exeter Scenic River Trail is a crushed stone and gravel multi-use path. It follows the Schuylkill River and gives you great views of the river and the foliage along …

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30.7 km

Schuylkill River Trail

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The Schuylkill River Trail is a multi-use path that runs along the river. Most of the path is built over abandoned rail beds; however, there are some parts that use quiet roads that are shared with car traffic.

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43.1 km

Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park System

Nature Reserve

49.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

11.8 km

7.78 km

5.06 km

4.18 km

136 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

12.9 km

7.87 km

1.20 km

821 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Union Canal Trail – Wertz's Covered Bridge loop from State Hill

Union Canal Trail

Wertz's Covered Bridge

Nice view from bridge

View of the river

Exeter Scenic River Trail

Schuylkill River Trail

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