I rode this trail today...it's a nice ride with a lot to see. At one point you ride under a large covered bridge and there are a number of beautiful historic buildings along the trail. There is now an extension of the trail at Reber's Bridge over to the Stilling Basin parking area of the Blue Marsh Lake area. It adds another 0.9 mi to the trail... part way you leave the Tulpehocken Creek (River?) and head uphill, but it's ride-able and a nice ride along fields of wildflowers.

My wife and I road this trail on sunday from Rebers Bridge to the SRT trail that ends in Reading at a paved street. It is a lovely trail and a nice ride, from Rebers Bridge it is mostly a slight down hill grade to Reading. The section of SRT trail that ends in Reading takes you through a slightly bad section of town. I did not think it was that bad but my wife said she would not ride that last section by her self. The section heading towards Blue Marsh is a very nice trail also we only road to the first parking lot. It has more hills on this section because it doesnt follow the canal path. All in all it is afive star trail.

If you come from Lancaster, I highly suggest the Wyomissing trailhead.
Exit 422E @ the Berkshire Mall / Crossing Drive exit.
Turn Left @ the bottom of the exit.
2 lights until Berkshire Blvd... turn Right.
over the highway & turn Right on Tulpehocken Road.

Resh Avenue & Tulpehocken Road, Reading, PA

I hope this helps.

We drove up from Lancaster, used directions, went up and down 422 never found it. Would appreciate any tips from anyone

I am including the Schuylkill Canal Trail because RTC does not have it listed and it is the connector between the Thun Trail and the Union Canal Trail. The Thun Trail ends in downtown Reading just north of Penn Ave. From there the paved path ends and continues as singletrack cinder/stones for a block along the railroad tracks until you reach a paved section that takes you into the woods and you follow the Schuylkill Canal and River. There are historic markers and remnants of the original locks. After about a mile the path exits the woods, crosses the tracks, and you ride a block up a city street to Schuylkill Ave. You'll see the Reading Public Library ahead across the street. Make a left and ride over the bridge crossing the Schuylkill to Blair St., then left down Blair back down to where the path picks up and brings you to the beginning of the Union Canal Trail.

Or you can just start on that side of the river. A block west of Blair at Columbia and Montgomery you can park and start from there. Starts paved and goes to cinders. This is a beautiful 5-mile ride between the remnants of the Union Canal and the Tulpehocken River. Historic buildings and a covered bridge along the way. It terminates at Reber's Bridge Rd. If you cross the road, there is a 2-mile connecting path to a
30-mile loop around Blue Marsh Lake. There's a map there and if I remember correctly, there are several areas to park, so you can tailor the trip to the desired length.

I started walking the trail with my daughters, about a month ago. For the one its to stay fit for track, the other one just because. But for myself I go there to relieve my stress from a long day. We all enjoy it and the view its beautiful and no matter what time you go, people are always polite...I give it 5 star

I rode this trail from Grings Mill to Reber Bridge and back with my daughter today. It was very scenic and pretty flat but you will be pedaling the whole way. The only complaint that I have was that the trail was a bit narrow but overall its a nice trail. I will be back again.

I began the Union Canal Trail at the Heritage Center on Red Bridge Road and that particular site bisects the approximately 5 mile long trail. It's a scenic and easy ride. Great place for beginner riders and families. If you're interested in a much longer and difficult ride then the Blue Marsh Lake recreation area now adjoins this trail at Rebers Bridge Road marker 12. The Union Canal Trail ends there and directly across the street is an access path to Blue Marsh Lake. It's about a 2 mile connector leading to Stilling Basin and direct access to the 30 mile loop around Blue Marsh. There are more elevation changes at Blue Marsh and the trails are a combination of old fire roads and single track.

Very easy and enjoyable ride for the entire family. Kids can easily bike a few miles on the rather flat, gravel path. Parents can ride with little ones in a bike seat or in a bike trailer. Also, the trail is mostly in the shade from start to finish.

The trail is located in a beautiful setting. Sites along the trail include an Old Mill, Covered Bridge and remants of a canal lock. The trail runs parrell with a creek during a majority of the trip. Road bed has a limited grade since it was a canal towpath. Trail is a well maintained limestone base. Limited parking at Reber's Bridge. Use caution at Reber's Bridge, from the parking lot you must travel over a metal bridge that has significant traffic and there is no side walk available. This would not be a good place to start with children. I really enjoyed the ride and would highly recommend it to anyone.