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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Philadelphia

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Philadelphia

Easy

3.0

(30)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from Philadelphia

01:24

32.1km

180m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.9 km for 192 m

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5.03 km

View of Boathouse Row

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best view of Boathouse Row - come to this side of the river for good views of the art museum, the waterworks area, and the waterfalls

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11.0 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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14.1 km

Laurel Hill West Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

19.0 km

Grant Street Dam

Highlight • Structure

23.6 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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26.7 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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30.7 km

Reading Terminal Market

Highlight • Restaurant

Famous covered market offering a variety of food, household goods and regional specialties since 1893. We were able to enjoy the Philly Cheese Sandwich here :)

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32.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

4.99 km

1.78 km

421 m

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

2.53 km

149 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

31°C

22°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Falls Bridge

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Grant Street Dam

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Boathouse Row

Reading Terminal Market

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