View from Sullivan's Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Elm Street

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View from Sullivan's Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Elm Street

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View from Sullivan's Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Elm Street

06:22

99.9km

510m

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: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 65.9 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

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Evansburg State Park

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View from Sullivan's Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is the bridge that connects Valley Forge with the Schuylkill River Trail

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57.3 km

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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58.1 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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58.7 km

Schuylkill River Trail – Port Royal Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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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66.0 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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71.6 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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72.5 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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