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Schuylkill River Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A primarily gravel Rail Trail that transports you from Metro Pottstown to Reading.
22.8
mi
Distance
621
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Access Issues
Wear blaze orange during hunting season.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
22.8mi
Distance
621ft
Elevation Gain
542ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
283ft
High Point
124ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a gravel rail-to-trail route that is mostly fine gravel with some sections of pavement. There are several options for parking along this route. More info about the SRT can be found here. Specific info for Pottstown to Reading can be found here.

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Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
August 18, 2025
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
August 18, 2025
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All Clear
May 12, 2025
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All Clear
March 04, 2025
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Contributors
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