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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Amity Gardens

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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Amity Gardens

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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Amity Gardens

04:06

77.4km

370m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 15, 2026

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Parking

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18.2 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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22.5 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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33.0 km

Wertz's Covered Bridge

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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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34.6 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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43.3 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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46.8 km

Tulpehocken Creek Valley Parkway

Nature Reserve

48.4 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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57.9 km

Schuylkill River Trail

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62.5 km

Thun Section of the Schuylkill River Trail

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When completed, the Schuylkill River Trail will total nearly 120 miles from Frackville to Philadelphia. The Thun Section of the trail is a mostly crushed-gravel section in Reading that follows the river the entire time.

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77.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

19.6 km

15.7 km

3.97 km

894 m

510 m

349 m

Surfaces

29.6 km

28.1 km

10.7 km

6.37 km

2.61 km

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Wednesday 2 September

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Wertz's Covered Bridge – Union Canal Trail loop from Amity Gardens

Schuylkill River Trail

Wyomissing Creek Trail

Wertz's Covered Bridge

Union Canal Trail

Union Canal Trail

Nice view from bridge

Schuylkill River Trail

Thun Section of the Schuylkill River Trail

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