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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Lombard-South

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Lombard-South

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2.8

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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Lombard-South

01:18

29.3km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.2 km for 187 m

After 25.9 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.87 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive offers a quieter road for cyclists looking to avoid traffic. Next to the road is the MLK Drive Trail, a 4.3-mile path separated from traffic, providing a safer alternate route.

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10.2 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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13.4 km

Laurel Hill West Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

21.4 km

View of Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Strawberry Mansion Bridge, a steel arch truss bridge spanning the Schuylkill River, provides a breathtaking view of the water. The bridge's railings also feature stunning artistic elements, enhancing its overall charm. Biking isn't allowed on the bridge, so you'll need to dismount and walk, but the views are worth it.

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25.0 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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25.0 km

Boathouse Row

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

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.

Tip by

25.9 km

Central Marble Fountain

Lake

29.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.8 km

3.32 km

1.66 km

296 m

292 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

5.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 8 June

27°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Falls Bridge

Laurel Hill West Cemetery

View of Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Turtle Rock Light

Boathouse Row

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