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Union Canal Trail Tall trees It was a beautiful day for a ride
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Union Canal Trail Reflections Reflections
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Union Canal Trail Flowers Beautiful riding!
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Union Canal Trail The Lock Green
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Photograph courtesy of Jake Laughlin.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Photograph courtesy of Jake Laughlin.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Photograph courtesy of Jake Laughlin.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Photograph courtesy of Jake Laughlin.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Small wooden bridge across the water.
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Union Canal Trail Geocaching on the trail
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Union Canal Trail Memorial
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Union Canal Trail Stonecliff Park
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Union Canal Trail Lock
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Union Canal Trail Heron
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Union Canal Trail Covered Bridge
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Union Canal Trail January 11 near Gring's Mill
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The remains of the old canal and the new trail can be seen side-by-side west of the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The transition from countryside to suburbia begins once you get east of Route 222.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another view of the Route 222 bridges, taken while enjoying the trail on a warm, spring evening. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Home seen across the Tulpehocken east of the Route 222 bridges.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another photo of the trail passing under the Route 222 spans. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail After passing under Route 222, the trail leaves the suburbs and enters more rural landscapes, creating a 'wilder' atmosphere as you head towards Reber Bridge and Blue Marsh Recreation Area. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail View between the two spans that carry Route 222 across the trail and Tulpehocken Creek. The parallel components of the bridges really stand out here.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The trail passes under Route 222 about halfway between the Berks County Heritage Center and Reber Bridge. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The trail again separates the remnants of the canal from the Tulpehocken on a section between the barge captain's home and the Route 222 bridges.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail A blend of the old and new: the barge captain's home can be seen on the right, and a more modern residence on the left. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another shot of the remains of the locktender's home, situated between the canal and creek.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The stone foundation behind the sign is all that remains of the locktender's house, which was situated immediately across the canal from the much larger home of the barge captain. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This large, historic home west of the Berks County Heritage Center once belonged to a captain who ran barges down the canal. The canal passed directly in front of the home, allowing the captain to literally step into work everyday.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Young women enjoying a run along the trail on a warm, spring evening. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Large lawns can be seen off the trail west of the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Heading west from the Berks County Heritage Center towards the Route 222 bridges. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Tree-lined trail near the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Blossoming vegetation, with the cantilever trail bridge in the background. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Large barn at the Berks County Heritage Center.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Berks County Heritage Center at dusk. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Veterans Memorial (?) in the Berks County Heritage Center.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another historic building off the trail near Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This pic of the cantilever footbridge reminds me of Japanese or Chinese artwork. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail More spring scenery, with the cantilever footbridge west of Reading in the background. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Sun shining through the trees on Reading's west end on a warm, spring evening. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Springtime blossoms. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Milepost 2, on Reading's west end.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another scene in the Stonecliffe Recreation Area. The geological formations that give the park its namesake can be seen behind the trees.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The setting sun highlights blossoming trees along the trail in Reading. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Looking west, down the urban section of the trail in Reading. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Pavilion at the trail's eastern terminus in Reading's Stonecliffe Recreation Area. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Also located at the trail's eastern terminus in Stonecliffe Recreation Area, this 'historical interpretation' sign is inaccurate. Although early settlers followed the Tulpehocken west into PA's interior, William Penn died long before the canal was built.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This circle in the Stonecliffe Recreation Area in Reading forms the eastern terminus of the trail. Users can follow the 'Schuylkill River Trail' signs along local streets to the Thun Trail, which extends further to Pottstown.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This sign marks the trail's eastern terminus in Stonecliffe Recreation Area and features a map showing how it fits in to the larger greenway network in the Reading metro area. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The 'action park' in the Stonecliffe Recreation Area provides opportunities for skateboarders and BMX cyclists to show off their skills. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Skate park in Stonecliffe Recreation Area.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The artwork on this pavilion in Stonecliffe Recreation Area fits well with the trail.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Springtime sunset on the Tulpehocken. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This concrete dock, located directly off the trail in the Stonecliffe Recreation Park, provides direct access to the Tulpehocken Creek, and is just off the trail.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Scan this post for information on Reading's Stonecliffe Recreation Park, located at the trail's east end.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The trail's easternmost portion in Reading has a more urban feel; the surface is paved with asphalt and amenities like benches and trash barrels more numerous. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another Berks County-shaped directional sign, this one on the west edge of Stonecliffe Recreation Park in Reading.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Bollards separate the trail (on right) from an adjacent street east of the Route 12 overpass in Reading.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Passing under the Route 12 overpass on Reading's west end. It serves as a gateway to the city.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Cloud formations are reflected in the waters of the Tulpehocken on Reading's west end. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail More quaint scenes along the trail on Reading's west end. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another view of a stately stone home on the west end of Reading.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Small stream and boulder field near the Route 12 underpass.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Beautiful old stone home seen across the Tulpehocken west of Reading.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The trail runs immediately along the banks of the creek as it approaches Reading.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another angler out fishing on a warm, spring day. The cantilever trail bridge can be seen in the background. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Tulpehocken, just west of Reading. Notice how much wider the creek has gotten in just a few miles!
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another canal ruin, located just east of the cantilever bridge. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Trail users enjoying the views from the pedestrian bridge west of Reading. Taken on a warm, spring day.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail View looking downstream on the Tulpehocken from the trail bridge west of Reading. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Attempt at a side profile of the trail bridge west of Reading. You can see how it slightly arcs in the middle. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Cantilever bridge over the Tulpehocken; it supports a branch path that leads to a park in the suburbs west of Reading.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Approaching a fork in the trail in the Reading suburbs; the main trail veers left immediately before the bridge seen in the distance, which carries a connector path across the Tulpehocken to a nearby park.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Modern, suburban home visible from the trail east of Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This shot of the Tulpehocken was taken downstream from Gring's Mill. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Trail amenities get nicer as you get closer to Reading. This recycled plastic, donated by Giant, is just east of Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another view of a stately, stone house east of Gring's Mill. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another springtime view from the trail in the suburbs west of Reading. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail More stately homes can be seen from the trail in the Reading suburbs.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Anglers trying to get a bite on a warm, spring day can be seen in the foreground; Gring's Mill dam/bridge is in the background. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Looking east from Gring's Mill toward Reading. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Old pump house on the dam at Gring's Mill; it now houses park offices and a small model train display.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Passing under the dam/bridge at Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Berks County-shaped sign at Gring's Mill posting distances to other points on the trail. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Sign at Gring's Mill explaining the numerous types of local vegetation. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another view of Gring's Mill and the adjacent homestead; users with smartphones can scan the post for additional info.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Old stone wall (remnant of the canal?) at Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Historic Gring's Mill, with the reflective waters of the Tulpehocken in the foreground. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail A short segment of the old canal is still largely intact immediately west of Gring's Mill. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Crossing the canal, with the house on the plateau visible in the background.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Crossing the canal, with the trail winding along the foot of the plateau at Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Winding toward the Gring's Mill dam/bridge, seen in the distance. The wooden footbridge crosses the old canal. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another shot of the home overlooking both the trail and canal at Gring's Mill. The trail crosses the remains of the canal on the wooden footbridge seen to the left.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This stately home is perched on a plateau just north of the trail near Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Sign welcoming users to the Demonstration Garden just west of Gring's Mill. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Did this concrete hole near Gring's Mill have something to do with the canal?
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Looking around the bend of the Tulpehocken Creek just west of Gring's Mill. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail More reflections in the Tulpehocken Creek. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Canal remnants west of Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Rounding a bend west of Gring's Mill. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another of the rustic log benches, this one located between the Berks County Heritage Center and Gring's Mill.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The waters of the Tulpehocken reflect the springtime sky in this pic. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Historic stone homes line the canal as you get closer to Reading.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Blooming forest in spring! Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Looking west toward the Berks County Heritage Center. The small path to the left offers closer views of the Tulpehocken Creek.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another gorgeous shot along the Tulpehocken west of Gring's Mill. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Pic of me enjoying a hike on the trail between the Berks County Heritage Center and Gring's Mill. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This couple was enjoying a run along the trail on a warm, May afternoon.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Joggers on the trail in late spring. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Springtime on the Tulpehocken. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The old canal trench, seen on the left, runs along the trail for much of its length.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Rippling rapids of the Tulpehocken are one of the few sounds you will hear on the trail.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Peeking through trees east of the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Lucky #7 milepost.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Straight path through lush woods east of the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail More wildflowers blooming along the trail in May.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Wildflowers sprouting along the banks of the Tulpehocken Creek in the Berks County Heritage Center in springtime. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Fields of green can be seen at the Berks County Heritage Center in May.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another view of the Berks County Heritage Center, as seen from the trail. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Springtime landscape in the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Passing through trees on the east side of the Berks County Heritage Center on a warm, spring day. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail One of the Berks County-shaped directional signs that can be found on the trail. This one is at the Berks County Heritage Center, approximately halfway between Blue Marsh and Stonecliffe.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Ducks enjoying a swim on the Tulpehocken on a warm, spring day in May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Passing under Wertz's 'Red' Covered Bridge in the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Looking southeast toward Wert's 'Red' Covered Bridge, which the trail passes under, in the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Remnants of the canal can still be seen in the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Sign welcoming guests to the Berks County Heritage Center, accessible by the trail. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Colonial-era Stoltzfuss home; now part of the Berks County Heritage Center. Located just off the trail west of Reading.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Interpretive signage explaining the history of Wertz's Covered Bridge at the Berks County Heritage Center.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Looking toward the historic Stoltzfuss home from the eastern approach to the Wertz Covered Bridge west of Reading. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Access path paralleling Tulpehocken Road near the Wertz Covered Bridge. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Looking across the Wertz (aka Red) Covered Bridge, which provides access to the trail near the Berks County Heritage Center. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Abandoned road-turned-access trail near the Wertz (Red) Covered Bridge off Tulpehocken Road.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Ruins off Tulpehocken Road near the Red Bridge.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Abandoned road turned into access path from Tulpehocken Road in the west Reading suburbs. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail An abandoned road that once crossed the historic Red Bridge now serves as an access path. Taken May 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Couple taking a leisurely bike ride near Lock #47 in early fall. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another couple, with great taste in baseball, enjoying the trail on an early fall evening. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Log bench near the Route 222 bridges.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail This couple was enjoying an evening stroll along the trail near the Route 222 bridges. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Forest near the Route 222 bridges.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The first of many historic, stone homes visible from the trail. This one is located just west of the Route 222 bridges. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Straight section west of the Route 222 bridges.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Intersection of the trail, which crosses left-to-right, and the abandoned road, which dead-ends at the old bridge abutment, just past the Berks County-shaped direction signs.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail An abandoned road crosses the trail just west of the Route 222 bridges. The northern approach to a long since dismantled bridge can be seen here. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail View across the Tulpehocken Creek in the pipeline right-of-way.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The clearing for a pipeline right-of-way provides clear views across the Tulpehocken Creek.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Quaint wooden bridge over a drainage swale east of Lock #47.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Taking another turn on the section between Reber Bridge Road and the Route 222 bridges.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another view of the Tulpehocken Creek in early fall. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Lock #47, with restored gates visible.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail One view of restored Lock #47; I doubt water in the original canal was as algae-choked as this.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Interpretive sign describing the history and function of Canal Lock #47, now restored for the enjoyment of trail users and other tourists.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Canal Lock #47: located east of Reber Bridge Road, this is one of the few pieces of old canal infrastructure that has been restored.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Trail users enjoying the early evening near Reber Bridge.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Early evening sun in early autumn. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Cyclists enjoying an early autumn evening on the trail in Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Rounding the bend east of Reber Bridge.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail View of Reber Bridge, seen through the trees from the trail. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Bridge over the canal, just east of the Reber Bridge Road crossing.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Waters of the Tulpehocken Creek.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Bridge over a tributary to the Tulpehocken Creek just east of the Reber Bridge Road crossing. The first of the Berks County-shaped mileage signs can also be seen here.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Heading east from Reber Bridge Road and the Blue Marsh Rec. Area.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Looking south at the crossing with Reber Bridge Road.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Brick mini-plaza and kiosk at the Rebers Bridge Road crossing. Palisades Drive can be seen on the right. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Approaching the Robers Bridge Road crossing. Palisades Drive is on the left.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Retaining wall just west of the crossing with Rebers Bridge Road.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Although largely overgrown with vegetation, remnants of the canal can still be seen along numerous sections of the trail. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Another pic in the Blue Marsh Rec. Area.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Winding through lush woodlands in the Blue Marsh Rec. Area.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Late afternoon sun shining through trees in the Blue Marsh Rec. Area.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The western section of the trail has a rural, bucolic feel. This photo was taken in the Blue Marsh Rec. Area in Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Winding through the woods in the Blue Marsh Rec. Area.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Old wooden fences give the trail a rustic feel. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Descending the hill to the canal in the Blue Marsh Rec. Area.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail The trail's terminus in Blue Marsh Rec. Area is marked by a small brick plaza. The trail veers left ahead and goes down a steep hill. Taken Sept. 2014.
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Union Canal Trail Union Canal Trail Western terminus of the trail in the Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area off Stillwater Lane.
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Union Canal Trail
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Union Canal Trail Sites from the train
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Union Canal Trail One of the Locks 2006 sojourn bikers view a lock
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Union Canal Trail Sojourn Bikers One of 300+ bikers from 2006 trip on canal towpath
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