Union Canal Trail – Wertz's Covered Bridge loop from Tulpehocken Creek Valley Parkway

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Union Canal Trail – Wertz's Covered Bridge loop from Tulpehocken Creek Valley Parkway

Easy

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Union Canal Trail – Wertz's Covered Bridge loop from Tulpehocken Creek Valley Parkway

01:50

22.0km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.7 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

Nice view from bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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5.70 km

Union Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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11.1 km

Tulpehocken Creek

Highlight • River

Tulpehocken Creek is a tributary of the Schuylkill River.

While there are no bathrooms or picnic tables, it is a great spot for a break to take in the scenic …

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11.4 km

Tulpehocken Creek

Highlight • River

Tulpehocken Creek is a tributary of the Schuylkill River.

While there are no bathrooms or picnic tables, it is a great spot for a break to take in the scenic …

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11.7 km

Tulpehocken Creek

Highlight • River

Tulpehocken Creek is a tributary of the Schuylkill River.

While there are no bathrooms or picnic tables, it is a great spot for a break to take in the scenic …

Tip by

16.7 km

Union Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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19.7 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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22.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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