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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from 56th Street

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from 56th Street

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from 56th Street

06:48

111km

840m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.26 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Civil War Monument - Smith Memorial Arch

Highlight • Monument

This is a pretty cool looking Civil War Monument in Fairmount Park. It is fairly easy to get here from the Schuylkill River Trail.

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Falls Bridge

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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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Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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Schuylkill River Trail – Port Royal Trailhead

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This is at the edge of the Montgomery and Philadelphia County line. Trail goes south to Manayunk, and north to Mont Clare.

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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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16.7 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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32.3 km

Sandy Hill

Peak

95.4 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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102 km

Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Viewpoint

106 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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111 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

35.3 km

32.0 km

5.51 km

2.00 km

304 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

76.9 km

27.4 km

4.93 km

1.40 km

778 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from 56th Street

Civil War Monument - Smith Memorial Arch

Falls Bridge

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Schuylkill River Trail – Port Royal Trailhead

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

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Manayunk Bridge Trailhead

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