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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Ardmore

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Ardmore

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Ardmore

03:56

64.8km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.8 km for 210 m

After 22.5 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Viewpoint

14.7 km

JFK Blvd Bike Friendly Stairway to Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

On the left hand side of John F Kennedy Boulevard, there is an easy to reach trail. There is not too much traffic here and a wide walkway to reach …

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15.9 km

Fairmount Water Works South Garden

Highlight • Structure

The Fairmount Water Works South Garden is a quiet green space tucked along the Schuylkill River, just below the historic Water Works buildings. Shaded paths, stone walls, and ornamental plantings …

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16.8 km

Turtle Rock Light

Highlight • Monument

Built in the 1880s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Turtle Rock Light is a famous lighthouse on the Schuylkill River. It's a beautiful piece of architecture that can be viewed from both sides of the river.

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22.6 km

Falls Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

They finished constructing this 556-foot-long bridge in 1895, originally intended to be a double-decker bridge, although the upper level was never constructed. From here, you can relish the scenic vistas of the Schuylkill River as well.

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23.9 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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26.8 km

Manayunk Bridge Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Old railroad bridge turned into a walking/biking path. Crosses over the Schuylkill River and I-76. Connects the Schuylkill River Trail to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail.

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31.1 km

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Highlight • Trail

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is a 365-acre park with over three miles of trails. The space is known for its environmentally-focused art installations and ecological restoration efforts.

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31.8 km

Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Schuylkill River Trail, a multi-use path extending from Frackville in Schuylkill County through Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties to Philadelphia, traverses the historically rich southeastern Pennsylvania region. The trail …

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64.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

9.75 km

5.51 km

3.99 km

3.19 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.8 km

20.5 km

2.62 km

1.10 km

791 m

< 100 m

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Ardmore

JFK Blvd Bike Friendly Stairway to Schuylkill River Trail

Fairmount Water Works South Garden

Turtle Rock Light

Falls Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Manayunk Bridge Trailhead

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

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