Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Chelten Avenue

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Chelten Avenue

Moderate

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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Chelten Avenue

03:13

71.7km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 56.5 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.86 km

Five Points

Highlight • Structure

Five Points is an intersection in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania where five roads intersect. While there are traffic lights, it can be pretty busy, so use caution when riding here. There …

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56.6 km

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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59.8 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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62.9 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 …

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63.2 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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66.8 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 …

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71.7 km

End point

Train Station

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