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The Canal Street Pub - canalstreetpub.com/
This former home for Reading Hardware Company is now a great place to park and start/finish your exercise in the Reading area. Access to the Neversink trail network is a meager five minute trip from here.
The beer selection is always deep with a solid rotating tap and bottle selection. Ask for the regular bottle list for even more choices. The Growlers (burgers) and the Hostile Mussels are a must! The kitchen will even cater to Vegetarians and Vegans.

Mike's Tavern - Another supporter of the local IMBA chapter (BAMBA). The owner Pete is a an avid outdoorsman and his bar is the quintessential town bar. Catering to local factory workers for years Mike's tavern has a great collection of local memorabilia. Great microbrews on tap an in the fridge. Feeling brave? Sample the homemade boilo. Facebook Page for Mike's Tavern: facebook.com/pages/Mikes-Ta…

More great options (including breweries and wineries) can be found here: gogreaterreading.com/Things…

Camping & Lodging

Good Sam RV & Travel Guide link for Reading, PA area: goodsamcamping.com/travel/c…

Visiting Tips

Conditions permitting, we use the trails all year round. As most of the Mid-Atlantic, the Fall along with the turning of the leaves is arguably the most picturesque. Check our average annual weather stats: weather.com/weather/wxclima…

Other Activities

With several state & county parks lakes, streams and the might Schuylkill River in our backyard Reading hosts a deep running, triathlon, and boating community.

Go Greater Reading does an amazing job of compiling all the activities in the Reading Area: gogreaterreading.com/

Pagoda Pacers Running - pagodapacers.com/

Reading Triathlon hosts Open Water Swims! - readingtriathlon.com/Open-W…

Have a boat? - schuylkillriver.org/detail.…

Are you a car enthusiast? Check out the Duryea/Pagoda Hillclimb series - pahillclimb.org/about/the-c…

For the Jazz lover in you - berksjazzfest.com/

We have a vibrant Art scene - goggleworks.org/

See the latest release in IMAX - rctheatres.com/loc_reading.asp

How about some rock climbing? Indoor options as well as outdoor - readingrocks.com/

Recommended Routes in Greater Reading - 6

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Favorite Racoon Trail Marker Example.
Intermediate Intermediate

Chestnut Hill Loop

6.8 mi 11.0 km 922' Up 281.02 m Up 920' Down 280.46 m Down

Birdsboro, PA
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Favorite The famous Rock Pile
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Charlie Horse Trail Half Marathon

14.2 mi 22.9 km 1,736' Up 528.99 m Up 1,480' Down 451 m Down

Birdsboro, PA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Stream along Union Canal Path in winter.
Intermediate Intermediate

Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run

5.2 mi 8.3 km 208' Up 63.29 m Up 207' Down 63.18 m Down

Spring…, PA
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Favorite Part of Boone near Scott's Lake.
Intermediate Intermediate

French Creek State Park Loop with Horseshoe Trail

6.1 mi 9.8 km 673' Up 205.1 m Up 673' Down 205.28 m Down

Birdsboro, PA
Explore in 3D
Favorite No Photos
Intermediate Intermediate

Lake Border Trail

29.7 mi 47.8 km 1,731' Up 527.64 m Up 1,733' Down 528.24 m Down

Spring…, PA
Explore in 3D
Favorite Mill Creek Trail Marker Example
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

St Peters Big Run

21.7 mi 34.9 km 2,169' Up 661.24 m Up 2,184' Down 665.57 m Down

Amity G…, PA
Explore in 3D

Greater Reading Running

  • 75 Miles 121 Kilometers of Trail
  • 6 Recommended Routes
  • 17 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 34 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 2 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within Greater Reading

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Trails in Greater Reading - 47

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1.0 mi 1.5 km #1Chief's Grove Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Elverson, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Elverson, PA
0.6 mi 1.0 km #2Hopewell Trail
Easy Easy
Amity Gardens, PA
Easy Easy
Amity Gardens, PA
0.5 mi 0.8 km #3Creek Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Elverson, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Elverson, PA
0.3 mi 0.4 km #4Dragon's Back
Difficult Difficult
Mount Penn, PA
Difficult Difficult
Mount Penn, PA
1.5 mi 2.4 km #5Watershed Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Grill, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Grill, PA
2.0 mi 3.3 km #6Buzzards Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Amity Gardens, PA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Amity Gardens, PA
0.8 mi 1.3 km #7Colliers Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Birdsboro, PA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Birdsboro, PA
4.9 mi 7.9 km #8Turtle Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Birdsboro, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Birdsboro, PA
4.8 mi 7.7 km #9Mill Creek Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Birdsboro, PA
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Birdsboro, PA
4.4 mi 7.1 km #10Boone Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Birdsboro, PA
Intermediate Intermediate
Birdsboro, PA

Photos of Greater Reading - 25

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Stream along Union Canal Path in winter.
Feb 17, 2016 near Spring…, PA
The famous Rock Pile
Jan 23, 2019 near Flying…, PA
Climb above Birdsboro Reservoir
Jan 23, 2019 near Birdsboro, PA
Second crossing of Hay Creek
Jan 23, 2019 near Birdsboro, PA
Part of Boone near Scott's Lake.
Jan 10, 2021 near Birdsboro, PA
Mill Creek Trail Marker Example
Nov 11, 2023 near Birdsboro, PA
Racoon Trail Marker Example.
Nov 11, 2023 near Amity G…, PA
Lenape Trail Marker Example
Nov 11, 2023 near Birdsboro, PA

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