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Mount Penn Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in Reading, Pennsylvania · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Mount Penn Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Quiet, scenic, kid-friendly park for hiking, biking and other outdoor pursuits.
What runners say about Mount Penn Preserve
“I was walking my dog and it was very peaceful and beautiful”
“Love walking in this area during the day calm relaxing spot!”
Cool spot...pretty steep...our onewheels didn't have enough torque for most of the up. The down was fun, but a little sketch with all the leaves piled up hiding rocks and roots...the time of year it made it fairly sporty. Better for mountain bikes and hiking, but still fun.
Trail started in the city of reading wonderful clear path highlights this beautiful walk it ends at Antietam lake where you end your journey by panning for gold in the feeder creek a family must hike you will learn foliage and other amazing facts
Lots of great places to hike, bike, fish and visit! The Pagoda is one of my favorite places to go, you get an amazing view of the City of Reading. The William Penn Fire Tower is not too far from the Pagoda and on certain weekends, you can actually climb all the way to the top!
Pics all taken at different times. We are always going there! If you like hiking it is a peaceful trail. No one really bothers you. There is usually no one around - sometimes another group or a jogger/runner or two.
Trail conditions & character
“The Pagoda is one of my favorite places to go, you get an amazing view of the City of Reading.”
“I was walking my dog and it was very peaceful and beautiful”
“The William Penn Fire Tower is not too far from the Pagoda and on certain weekends, you can actually climb all the way to the top!”
“I was walking my dog and it was very peaceful and beautiful”
“The down was fun, but a little sketch with all the leaves piled up hiding rocks and roots.”
Plan your run at Mount Penn Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemtpennpreserve.org
- Social Facebook
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