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93 mi 150 km of trail — 5 Runs

5 Trails

23 Trails

1 Trail

Food & Drink

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/

Areas Within Greater Reading

Birdsboro Waters Preserve

2 Trails

Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area

3 Trails

Crow's Nest Preserve

4 Trails

French Creek State Park

Runs in Greater Reading - 5

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PA French Creek State Park Trailhead at Shed Road.

Chestnut Hill Loop

6.8 mi 11.0 km • Loop • 922 ft Ascent 281.02 m Ascent

(3) Birdsboro, PA

Charlie Horse Trail Half Marathon

14.2 mi 22.9 km • Point to Point • 1,736 ft Ascent 528.99 m Ascent

(2) Birdsboro, PA

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Lake Border Trail

29.7 mi 47.8 km • Loop • 1,731 ft Ascent 527.64 m Ascent

(1) Spring…, PA

Stream along Union Canal Path in winter.

Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run

5.2 mi 8.3 km • Loop • 208 ft Ascent 63.29 m Ascent

(1) Spring…, PA

French Creek State Park Loop with Horseshoe Trail

6.1 mi 9.8 km • Loop • 673 ft Ascent 205.1 m Ascent

(3) Birdsboro, PA

Trails in Greater Reading - 24

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2.2 mi 3.5 km #1Deep Woods Trail Intermediate Elverson, PA	Intermediate	2.2 mi 3.5 km	Elverson, PA	1
1.0 mi 1.5 km #2Chief's Grove Trail Intermediate Elverson, PA	Intermediate	1.0 mi 1.5 km	Elverson, PA	1
0.6 mi 1.0 km #3Hopewell Trail Easy Amity Gardens, PA	Easy	0.6 mi 1.0 km	Amity Gardens, PA	1
0.5 mi 0.8 km #4Creek Trail Intermediate Elverson, PA	Intermediate	0.5 mi 0.8 km	Elverson, PA	1
6.5 mi 10.4 km #5French Creek State Park Loop on 05/24/20 Intermediate/Difficult Birdsboro, PA	Intermediate/Difficult	6.5 mi 10.4 km	Birdsboro, PA	1
0.3 mi 0.4 km #6Dragon's Back Difficult Mount Penn, PA	Difficult	0.3 mi 0.4 km	Mount Penn, PA	1
4.9 mi 7.9 km #7Turtle Trail Intermediate Birdsboro, PA	Intermediate	4.9 mi 7.9 km	Birdsboro, PA	4
4.4 mi 7.1 km #8Boone Trail Intermediate Birdsboro, PA	Intermediate	4.4 mi 7.1 km	Birdsboro, PA	3
4.8 mi 7.7 km #9Mill Creek Trail Intermediate/Difficult Birdsboro, PA	Intermediate/Difficult	4.8 mi 7.7 km	Birdsboro, PA	3
1.3 mi 2.1 km #10Coffee Pot Hollow Trail Intermediate Grill, PA	Intermediate	1.3 mi 2.1 km	Grill, PA	2
2.6 mi 4.2 km #11Exeter Scenic River Trail Easy Mount Penn, PA	Easy	2.6 mi 4.2 km	Mount Penn, PA	3
4.6 mi 7.4 km #12Lenape Trail Intermediate Birdsboro, PA	Intermediate	4.6 mi 7.4 km	Birdsboro, PA	1
3.1 mi 5.0 km #13Six Penny Trail Intermediate Birdsboro, PA	Intermediate	3.1 mi 5.0 km	Birdsboro, PA	1
22.9 mi 36.9 km #14Schuylkill River Trail Easy South Pottstown, PA	Easy	22.9 mi 36.9 km	South Pottstown, PA	1
1.0 mi 1.6 km #15Kalmia Trail Intermediate Birdsboro, PA	Intermediate	1.0 mi 1.6 km	Birdsboro, PA	1
3.9 mi 6.3 km #16White Blazed Trail Intermediate/Difficult Birdsboro, PA	Intermediate/Difficult	3.9 mi 6.3 km	Birdsboro, PA	1
1.3 mi 2.0 km #17Raccoon Trail Intermediate Amity Gardens, PA	Intermediate	1.3 mi 2.0 km	Amity Gardens, PA	1
21.3 mi 34.3 km #18Horse-Shoe Trail: French Creek State Park Segment Intermediate Elverson, PA	Intermediate	21.3 mi 34.3 km	Elverson, PA	0
1.8 mi 2.9 km #19Union Canal Connector Trail Easy Spring Ridge, PA	Easy	1.8 mi 2.9 km	Spring Ridge, PA	0
1.6 mi 2.6 km #20Boulevard Trail Intermediate Mohnton, PA	Intermediate	1.6 mi 2.6 km	Mohnton, PA	0
0.4 mi 0.7 km #21Apple Tree Trail Intermediate Mohnton, PA	Intermediate	0.4 mi 0.7 km	Mohnton, PA	0
1.5 mi 2.4 km #22Watershed Trail Intermediate Grill, PA	Intermediate	1.5 mi 2.4 km	Grill, PA	0
0.3 mi 0.4 km #23Beech Trail Intermediate Grill, PA	Intermediate	0.3 mi 0.4 km	Grill, PA	0
0.4 mi 0.7 km #24Boulevard Trail Spur Easy Grill, PA	Easy	0.4 mi 0.7 km	Grill, PA	0