Multi-use trail along the banks of the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania
General Information
How to Get There
Take S Penn Square and John F Kennedy Blvd to Arch St. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Arch St. Turn right onto N 22nd St. Take N 23rd St to Race St.
Overview
The Schuylkill River Trail is a multi-use trail along the Schuylkill River in southeastern Pennsylvania, planned to run about 140 miles from the river's headwaters in Schuylkill County to Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia. Much of it is a rail trail and part of the 3,000-mile East Coast Greenway.
Completed Sections
| Section | Length | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn to Hamburg | Short section | Northern trailhead at Kernsville Dam |
| Reading to Pottstown | About 19.5 miles | Schuylkill River Heritage Area; Thun Trail through Berks County |
| Oaks to Center City Philadelphia | About 23.2 miles | Valley Forge National Historical Park, Manayunk canal towpath, and Fairmount Park |
In Philadelphia the trail follows the river past Laurel Hill Cemetery, Boathouse Row, the Azalea Garden behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Fairmount Water Works, ending at South Street.
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