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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 create a peaceful retreat with views of Boathouse Row and the river. It’s a lovely spot to take a break while riding or walking the Schuylkill River Trail to enjoy a perfect blend of history, nature, and city scenery.

Very busy bridge during rush hours

A twelve-foot stone pillar honors pilot Emilio Carranza, who crashed on his way home to Mexico after a goodwill flight over New York City in 1928. Carranza was returning Charles Lindbergh's goodwill flight over Mexico City from the previous year when he was caught in a thunderstorm over the pine barrens.

In 2017 a forest fire burned about 1,000 acres of Wharton State Forest. You can see the new growth pushing up between the burnt pillars of pine along the east side of the road.

Eagle enthusiasts flock to John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge Impoundment for optimal eagle-watching opportunities. Traverse the impoundment loop counterclockwise, ensuring the impoundment is on your left, for the best view of these majestic birds and their nests. The observation platform and cross-dike road offer prime locations for eagle sightings.

This side of John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge tends to be quieter. There are some singletrack hiking trails and some packed gravel trails that are great on the bike. The I-95 Trail will take you northeast to the central loop of the park, or you can take the Fishing Point Trail out to the middle of Darby Creek.

The Falls Bridge is a 556-foot steel bridge that crosses the Schuylkill River through Fairmount Park. It was built in 1894.

Boathouse Row is a historic stretch of that sits on the Schuylkill River. It features 15 boathouses that host social and rowing clubs with their racing shells. It's a nice place to hop off your bike, take a break, and people watch.