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Where to Swimrun in Pennsylvania

Looking for safe and fun place to swimrun in Pennsylvania? Check out our Swimrun Guide from swimrunners around the globe on their favorite spots.

Swimrun in Bernville

Name: Trista M

City, State and County for your training course: Bernville, PA USA

Give us a brief description of the course and what you like about it.: A 7ish mile loop of non-technical (but not easy) fun single track trail and a no-wake swim zone.

Any important details that swimrunners should know about?: Be aware of hunting seasons in PA and wear blaze orange when needed. Water quality is generally safe for swimming, but sometimes a warning is issued due to algae blooms. Check this online before swimming. The water level is lowered during winter by about 5 feet. Swim entrances/exits are not marked.

What is the total distance of your course?: Total 7 mile loop. Total run: 5.7 miles. Total swim: 2,130 yards

Share with us any Strava, Garmin Connect or other gps links of your course: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/blue-marsh-swimrun-trista-s-swimrun-3925260?p=-1

Please include anything else that we forgot to ask: Trails are multi-use so keep an eye out for bikers, hikers, and horses (and horse poop) and please yield to the horses. Park in the gravel lot off of Old Church Rd. https://goo.gl/maps/DxAXc5fEtrSJ991d6

Try the course in reverse for a fun cliff jump!, PA USA