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

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Running trails & routes
United States
Pennsylvania
Berks County

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

Moderate

4.9

(3248)

11,309

runners

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

00:55

8.77km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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: April 21, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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848 m

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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3.18 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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4.42 km

Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park System

Nature Reserve

4

7.84 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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8.77 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

572 m

243 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.85 km

584 m

243 m

102 m

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