Join in the 2018 Berks Trail Challenge
Warmer weather means more time outside and Berks County residents are invited to participate in the Berks Trail Challenge. The challenge is presented by Be Well Berks, an initiative of the Community Wellness Department of Reading Hospital, and encourages residents to explore nearby parks, hiking and mountain bike trails.
"Go take a hike," said Desha Dickson, Associate Vice President, Community Wellness, Reading Hospital. "That's really what the Berks Trail Challenge is all about. We want to encourage individuals and families to get out, be active, and explore the different parks and trails available in our area. We've added a challenge to make it even more fun."
The Berks Trail Challenge began on May 1 and will continue through November 30. Participants can register here and print out a challenge card for each participant, or family, to record trail visits. The challenge card lists the nine different trails with the lengths and terrain of each. The trails range in length from one to eight miles long.
"The challenge is to visit as many of the trails as possible and record a unique symbol on the challenge card. You can find the unique symbols at park information stands and other locations throughout the trail near original trail markers" said Dickson.
Completed challenge cards must be received prior to November 30 to be entered in a drawing to win prizes. Prize winners will be selected and announced on December 3.
Trail visitors are encouraged to post pictures on social media to win weekly prizes beginning July 16. We will randomly select one photo from all who submit and tag photos to win the weekly prize. To enter the weekly prize drawings, participants are encouraged to take pictures of their trail outings and post them to the Reading Hospital - Tower Health social media platforms including Facebook at facebook.com/readinghospital; on Instagram, @TowerHealthPA; and on Twitter, @ReadingHosp.
Reading Hospital
Reading Hospital is the flagship, Magnet Recognized, acute care hospital of Tower Health. Located in West Reading, Pa., Reading Hospital is a 714-bed hospital that is home to many top-tier specialty care centers, including Reading HealthPlex, McGlinn Cancer Institute, Miller Regional Heart Center, Emergency Department, Level I Trauma Center and Beginnings Maternity Center, which houses the region's only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). With more than 1,000 physicians, specialists, and advanced practice providers across 49 locations, Reading Hospital has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines. It is listed as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for four consecutive years and received a 5-Star Rating from CMS two years in a row. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.