The Tulpehocken Creek Valley (TCV) Geo-Trail is a geocaching interpretive trail consisting of 20-caches along the scenic Tulpehocken Creek and around Blue Marsh Lake in Berks County, Pennsylvania. An important transportation route in the early United States, the creek drains a limestone hill country area of Berks County south of the Appalachian Mountains and is considered one of the finest trout streams in southeastern Pennsylvania. Otherwise beautiful scenery and very well maintained. Posted by shapatt in Berks County, Memories, PA, Winter scenes ≈ Leave a comment. The flat, crushed-stone trail surface makes for a comfortable journey on foot, bicycle, cross-country skis, or even snowshoes. 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. 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. Go 0.5 mile, and turn right onto Chester St. Go 0.2 mile, and turn right at the second cross street (0.2 mile) onto Columbia St. Go 0.2 mile, and the road terminates at the Stonecliffe Recreation Area parking lot, to your left. As the business grew, the company became known as TCO Fly Shop. Extending along the Tulpehocken Creek from Sunbury (then known as Shamokin) to Womelsdorf (then known as Weiser’s), this path was also known as the Shamokin Path and was used by Iroquois embassies traveling from Onondaga (what is now Syracuse) and other parts of the Six Nations country. The property is located where you … Note: Horses are not allowed on the Union Canal Trail but are permitted on the multi-use trails at Blue Marsh Lake. $300,000 in grants were awarded to projects improving water quality in the Schuylkill River Watershed of Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery and Berks counties. Distance. At Womelsdorf it turns abruptly north, then flows southeast, through the Blue Marsh Lake reservoir and joins the Schuylkill at Reading. I was in the area to do the Thun Trail and I did this trail also. 1. The Tulpehocken Creek is an excellent tailwater where the trout growth rates rival the best US trout streams. 7.5 mi State: California Asphalt. The trail's eastern terminus is located about a half-mile into Reading, at the Stonecliffe Recreation Area. The average toll assessed was 1 1/2 to 2 cents per ton per mile (1830). After you cross the creek, turn left onto Palisades Dr., and go 1.0 mile. TULPEHOCKEN CREEK (UNION CANAL) TRAIL AND BLUE MARSH LAKE When. Many access points off of Tulpehocken Road; Rte 183. Painted bright red, Wertz's Covered Bridge supports a connector path that leads to a park off Tulpehocken Road. In the 19th century, as it had for the light canoes of the Susquehannock and Delaware peoples, it provided an important early transportation route with the building in 1828 of the Union Canal along the river, connecting from its headwaters to those of Quittapahilla Creek in Lebanon County. Nice views of the creek and lots of historical interest along the entire path. Rode this trail this morning from beginning to end and back again. With five other trails to choose from, there is plenty to do at Blue Marsh Recreation Area! Fishing will be permitted below the wing walls of the dam outlet on the eastern side of the Tulpehocken Creek. Although the canal, where still visible, is now just a swampy, and in some places completely dry, ditch, the rippling waters of the Tulpehocken Creek are never far off, giving ample opportunity for fishing or observing waterfowl. In about 0.8 mile from Rebers Bridge Road, you will encounter a fairly steep curved hill as you reach a parking lot at Swiftwater Lane/Palisades Road. Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Creek Watershed grants are given for stream restoration, habitat enhancement, and recreational enhancement activities on streams located in the Tulpehocken and Quittapahilla Creek watersheds. Folsom … Beginning in a public parking lot at the Stonecliffe Recreation Area in Reading, you’ll head north along Tulpehocken Creek, a tributary of the Schuylkill River. First I reconnoitered the Reber's Bridge access area in hopes that I could put in there and paddle upstream to Stilling Basin (I always prefer to do the upstream half first!). It is a beautiful trail that passes historic stone buildings left from the canal days. Gravel, Leisure. It has more hills on this section because it doesnt follow the canal path. Type. Category: Tulpehocken Creek No. Tulpehocken Creek is an outstanding tailwater fishery located just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania. The gravel path is suitable for hybrid bikes; road bikers might find it slippery. It was very scenic and pretty flat but you will be pedaling the whole way. Return trip will be to check out Blue Marsh Lake. A wonderful ride along the Tulpehocken Creek, the Union Canal Trail passes several historic buildings. U.S. Geological Survey. Turn right onto Paper Mill Road, go 0.3 mile, and turn left to stay on Paper Mill Road. Another site at the center is the C. Howard. It’s a paved trail. Local Resources: Bike shops, bike clubs, adventure travel, bike tours, bike events, trail maps, bike safety, camping, historical places, where to stay and other related sources visit our Resource Hub. Distance. Lower Little Swatara Creek Access off Route 645. The name comes from a Lenape word Tulpewikaki, meaning "land of turtles". You will learn how Blue Marsh Lake is connected to the Berks County Parks by finding caches along the canal. Geocaching is a fun hobby to add to your hiking adventures. It was disappointing. Kevin and I met up at Reading Riverfront Park after some last minute emailing and telephoning this morning. Featuring a crushed-stone surface, the trail is level for most of its length and passes almost entirely through wooded areas, providing cool shade during the warm spring and summer months. Major tributaries include the Cacoosing Creek, Spring Creek and Northkill Creek. Many access points off of Tulpehocken Road; Rte 183. 10/10 for me. Users pass numerous historical homes and other buildings on this section, some of which were originally built to serve the canal, some of which predate it. For the remaining mile of the connector, you’ll ride alongside fields and grassland. over the highway & turn Right on Tulpehocken Road. 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Become a member and wear your FREE T-Shirt with pride. The lake is a recreational hot spot offering picnic areas, concession stands, a small beach, and boat launches; it’s a popular spot for bird-watching. Tulpehocken Creek is an outstanding tailwater fishery located just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania. Tulpehocken Creek rises in eastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and flows generally east, in a winding course, through Myerstown, entering Berks County, passing north of Womelsdorf. Tulpehocken Creek rises in eastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, and flows generally east, in a winding course, through Myerstown, entering Berks County, passing north of Womelsdorf. You get to view the stream about 80% of the trip and there are numerous park benches, historical buildings and informational postings. Difficulty. Location. The canal ran 82 miles and had 93 locks, the remnants of several of which are visible along the trail. Crushed gravel trail, 5-6 feet wide, 6 miles long, Tulpehocken Creek makes for nice scenery, almost 90% shaded ... perfect for a run, walk or bike ride. For the one its to stay fit for track, the other one just because. Trailheads. The Tulpehocken Path ran roughly 65 miles from the confluence of the Susquehanna River at Shamokin, or present-day Sunbury, to Womelsdorf, on the banks of the Tulpehocken Creek. The TCV Geo-Trail intertwines the region’s rich cultural heritage with its wonderful natural resources. Link: (1); (2); (3); (4) An area off the kitchen is perfect for a formal dining room or an additional … Local Resources: Bike shops, bike clubs, adventure travel, bike tours, bike events, trail maps, bike safety, camping, historical places, where to stay and other related sources visit our Resource Hub. It is a lovely trail and a nice ride, from Rebers Bridge it is mostly a slight down hill grade to Reading. 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. The trail runs parrell with a creek during a majority of the trip. Here, users can watch skaters and BMX bikers show off their skills in the Stonecliffe Action Park and treat themselves to cool refreshments available from food vendors. The Tulpehocken Creek Valley Geo Trail, which opened September 29, 2012, developed in partnership with the Berks County Parks Department. The creek is swollen, with uprooted trees laying int he river and the bogs on either side of the trail over lysaturated. Meet at the Ranger parking lot on Tulpehocken Road at 10:30 AM (If traveling NW on Rte 222, exit onto Broadcasting Road and turn right for 1/3 mile to Tulpehocken Rd. We drove up from Lancaster, used directions, went up and down 422 never found it. Hike with a Ranger Tulpehocken Creek Valley Geo Trail, April 6: Join us for a mini-tour of the Tulpehocken Creek Valley Geo Trail, and improve your geocaching skills. Stonecliffe Action Park 1101-1199 Columbia Street Reading, … Also, the trail is mostly in the shade from start to finish. No pets are allowed on this trail which was not well advertised on any internet website we visited prior to our walk. 2018 was the wettest year on record in our county and much of the East Coast. Aside from the small park at Reber Bridge and the restored canal lock about 1/2 mile to the east, there are few signs of civilization along this westernmost segment of the trail. Connecting to Blue Marsh Lake trail system. It is short but very beautiful and has a lot to offer. Sep, 15, 2019 - Tulpehocken Creek. The Union Canal Trail ends there and directly across the street is an access path to Blue Marsh Lake. The average toll assessed was 1 1/2 to 2 cents per ton per mile (1830). The other was the Chesapeake and Delaware canal. Started at Action Park around 4pm with only 2 cars in the parking lot. The trail is amazing - excellent underfoot, and almost always very natural, and in sight of the beautiful Tulpehocken creek (a river to any of us Brits!!). Note: The free trail maps on this website have been simplified to provide an overview with approximate locations of trails and special features. Another site at the center is the C. Howard Hiester Canal Center, which details the history of the canal system in the United States and southeastern Pennsylvania. Rear yard overlooks the creek and Grings Mill Trail with easy access to trail in less than a block. Beautiful trail, well kept with historic features. Only down side is some bikers there to exercise fly past, but they were polite and called out before flying by but seemed a little fast for a problem developing. Union Canal Towpath is a level biking and hiking trail that follows the Tulpehocken Creek for 4.2 miles between Rebers Bridge and the Stonecliffe Recreation Area. I really enjoyed the ride and would highly recommend it to anyone. In the late 1970s, the building was relocated to its current location and designated a national historic landmark. Started early and it wasn't crowded but got busier as the morning went on. Aaron’s Dad. Go 1.1 miles, turn right onto Rebers Bridge Road, and then go 0.6 mile. 1. and Ohio Rivers at Pittsburgh. Tulpehocken means the "Land of the Turtles." Construction began during George Washington’s presidency but was not completed until 1828. 3 mi State: California Asphalt. If you cross the road, there is a 2-mile connecting path to a 30-mile loop around Blue Marsh Lake. 2 lights until Berkshire Blvd... turn Right. Ride bikes, walking and running trail, and kayaking. 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. Biked this trail last Friday. The Union Canal Trail runs along the Tulpehocken Creek from the city of Reading up to Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport. There are historic markers and remnants of the original locks. This is a beautiful 5-mile ride between the remnants of the Union Canal and the Tulpehocken River. Read Full … 5.3 miles. We had planned on paddling on the Unami and Perkiomen Creeks, but the water levels were down from their adequate paddling levels overnight so we decided to play on the Schuylkill from Felix Dam down to Reading in our whitewater canoes. The Tulpehocken Trail from Shamokin (Sunbury) to the Tulpehocken Creek at Womelsdorf was used by the Iroquois coming from Onondaga (Syracuse) and parts of the Six Nations to the Tulpehocken Creek and Philadelphia region. Trail map of the Union Canal Trail from Stonecliffe Recreation Area at Columbia St. and Montgomery St. (Reading) to Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail at Palisades Dr. just south of County Welfare Road (Leesport). The trail is located in a beautiful setting. There are mile markers at each cross roads and there are signs that tells you the distance to the next four or so cross roads. At Womelsdorf it turns abruptly north, then flows southeast, through the Blue Marsh Lake reservoir and joins the Schuylkill at Reading. The Union Canal historically connected the Schuylkill River in Reading to the Susquehanna River in Middletown, creating a means to ship coal and lumber from the rest of Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park is a park in Pennsylvania and has an elevation of 276 feet. Tulpehocken Creek is a 39.5-mile-long (63.6 km)[1] tributary of the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania in the United States, and during the American Canal Age, once provided nearly half the length of the Union Canal linking the port of Philadelphia, the largest American city and the other communities of Delaware Valley with the Susquehanna basin and the Pennsylvania Canal System connecting the Eastern seaboard to Lake Erie and the new settlements of the Northwest Territory via the Allegheny}, Monongahela. Details; bob Krahl. At Womelsdorf it turns abruptly north, then flows southeast, through the Blue Marsh Lake reservoir and joins the Schuylkill at Reading. I have walked along the Sandy Ridge trail that leads from the sand pit area just off Carranza Road and runs all the way to Friendship Bogs. The trail runs between the Union Canal trail head off Palisades Dr to Stonecliffe Action Park northwest of downtown Reading. A brief overview of Blue Marsh Lake and some interesting … It adds another 0.9 mi to the trail... part way you leave the Tulpehocken Creek (River?) Gring's Mill Trail is a 9.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Reading, Pennsylvania that features a river and is rated as moderate. Saw fox, birds, signs of deer and a Bald Eagle on the route, not to mention very loud geese. (See Frank E. … 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. Several homes built in modern times are also visible on this segment of the trail, and are built in a way that enhances the scenery on the trail. East of the twin spans that carry Route 222 over the Tulpehocken, the trail enters the western suburbs of Reading. To access parking at the northern endpoint near Blue Marsh Lake from I-176, take Exit 11B to merge onto US 422 W. In 5.8 miles continue onto US 222 N. Go 1.1 miles, and take the Spring Ridge Dr. exit. There is parking available just south of the creek across the bridge. It was inhabited by the Lenape and was a destination for early German-speaking settlers. At one point you ride under a large covered bridge and there are a number of beautiful historic buildings along the trail. Populated by the Susquehanna Indians, these trails became wide and well beaten and were used by the early settlers as they explored the wilderness. 14 in. One of the most adventurous and hazardous migrations in Pennsylvania history occurred in the spring of 1723, when a group of fifteen German Palatine families left the Schoharie Valley of New York to settle in the Tulpehocken region of present Berks County. It is also one of the easiest and best for novices new to canoeing and kayaking. This secluded valley trail has witnessed the successive arrival of farmers, millers, canal men, real estate developers, and now park visitors. Graffiti and such but was still very well kept. This area is known for its fly-fishing. A wonderful ride along the Tulpehocken Creek, the Union Canal Trail passes several historic buildings. The trail makes up a segment of the 71.7-mile Schuylkill River Trail in southeastern Pennsylvania. These routes also indirectly connect the Union Canal Trail to the Blue Marsh Rec. The section of SRT trail that ends in Reading takes you through a slightly bad section of town. Wählen Sie aus erstklassigen Inhalten zum Thema The Eagle Path in höchster Qualität. Details: concrete floor, (union trail) great place to set up a chair and fish for hours. The route also provides a non-motorized link between Stonecliffe Recreation Park, on Reading's west end, and the much larger Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area, threading numerous historical sites in between. Trail was very well kept. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy, We're a non-profit all about helping you enjoy the outdoors, Stonecliffe Recreation Area at Columbia St. and Montgomery St. (Reading) and Blue Marsh Lake Multi-Use Trail at Palisades Dr. just south of County Welfare Road (Leesport), The Union Canal Trail runs along the Tulpehocken Creek from the city of Reading up to Blue Marsh Lake in Leesport. I did not think it was that bad but my wife said she would not ride that last section by her self. West Lawn, PA—December 5th, 2020—Tulpehocken Creek Outfitters first opened its doors on December 5th, 1990 by Tony Gehman in Reading, (West Lawn) Pennsylvania. The valley of the creek was known in colonial times as the Tulpehocken, stretching west of Reading. Swatara Furnace and Manor House are located on Old Forge Road, east of Lebanon’s Christian Siegrist Reservoir in Pine Grove Township, Suedburg, on 200 acres of land. fishing spot. Would appreciate any tips from anyone. Bannon Creek Parkway. Far shorter than the other sections, the easternmost portion of the trail is a first-class urban greenway; the crushed stone surface gives way to asphalt, benches line the sides and colorful artwork decorates the sides of a nearby pavilion that includes restrooms with flush toilets. COVID-19: many events have been canceled or postponed, please check with the organizer the event status. There is a trail that runs close to the Tulpehocken Creek that is easily accessed from two points along Carranza Road, though it is far from obvious where they are. American River Bike Trail (Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail) 32 mi State: California Asphalt. Populated by the Susquehanna Indians, these trails became wide and well beaten and were used by the early settlers as they explored the wilderness. Family exercise and entertainment is made easy with a quick stroll to Gring~s Mill to enjoy the walking trails and picnicking. Check or FAQs for more common login questions. This is home. The stream rises in Lebanon County and flows east in a winding … I will be back again. Easy. Stopped at the little shop and had ice cream. Wet Feet. This would not be a good place to start with children. courtesy of whiteblazenet t. Today, Pennsylvania … There are Bike repair stops and a rest stop with bathrooms in two different areas I went by Terrific trail - and a nice length going North. Starts paved and goes to cinders. Bing Maps has a collection of great trails with directions to trail heads as well as photos. Get a FREE Rail Trails Guidebook when you become a Member with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Parents can ride with little ones in a bike seat or in a bike trailer. Again if you are in the Reading Pa area make sure you do this trail. Nicely shaded for most of the way. 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. Easy. There are no programs … But for myself I go there to relieve my stress from a long day. Type. Pennsylvania had been foremost among the colonies in canal building, for it had surveyed as early as 1762 the first lock canal in America, from near Reading on the Schuylkill to Middletown on the Susquehanna. Location: In Reading, extends W along Tulpehocken Creek to Rebers Bridge Road. Victoria Avenue Bike Path. Another 1.8 miles will take you to the end of the main portion of the trail at the intersection of Rebers Bridge Road. When I returned, Action Park was so crowded you had to walk your bike through it and there were no parking spaces available. There are more elevation changes at Blue Marsh and the trails are a combination of old fire roads and single track. Lebanon Valley Rail Trail Tulpehocken Creek Valley Park . 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. 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