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Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Reading, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park'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.
Park featuring trails, picnic areas, and a covered bridge.
What runners say about Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park
“Beautiful area great for nature walks and fishing I come here often to catch trout all together an amazing place”
Very beautiful park. There's a huge trail that is split into several small trails that also runs through several well taken care of parks. To the people complaining about the no pets rule, maybe try petitioning a solution to this issue to Berks County parks&rec.
I love this place. It's one of the calmest, most peaceful places I know to walk, which is the reason I go there. I park at the red bridge parking area, cross over the bridge then walk 2 miles to Reber's bridge and back while enjoying the river, which goes alongside of the trail, shade (which I love), nature, and…
This is great place to check out. The covered bridge is pretty cool to see. When you cross over the bridge the path leads to a bike and walking trails. The path hugs the creek for added scenery. If walking watch out for bicycles and if riding a bike watch out for pedestrians.
Due to this park containing historic buildings no dogs are allowed. The trails are excellent and paved. Very beautifully kept longest covered bridge left in PA.
Trail conditions & character
“Due to this park containing historic buildings no dogs are allowed.”
“Beautiful area great for nature walks and fishing I come here often to catch trout all together an amazing place”
“Nice parking lot, on the other side of the creek from the other grings mill parking”
Plan your run at Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Phone+1 877-727-3234
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–5 pm |
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