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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Berks

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Berks

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(2656)

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Berks

03:18

55.2km

220m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.10 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 create a peaceful retreat with views of Boathouse Row and the river. It’s a lovely spot to take a break while riding or walking the Schuylkill River Trail to enjoy a perfect blend of history, nature, and city scenery.

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7.00 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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12.8 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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14.0 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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17.0 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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33.9 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 winds through rural, agricultural, suburban, urban, and industrial areas. It is a rail trail with over 75 miles of the trail being paved or surfaced with crushed stone and open to the public. Managed and developed by the Schuylkill River Trail Partners, there are ongoing plans to extend the trail.

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34.7 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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53.4 km

View of the Delaware River from Penn Treaty Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This location treats you to expansive views of the Delaware River and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. There's ample room for a picnic or simply to bask in the scenery.

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55.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

5.71 km

1.99 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

21.3 km

5.25 km

1.00 km

221 m

119 m

Elevation

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Thursday 20 August

28°C

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Falls Bridge – Schuylkill River Trail loop from Berks

Fairmount Water Works South Garden

Turtle Rock Light

Falls Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Manayunk Bridge Trailhead

Schuylkill River Trail

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

View of the Delaware River from Penn Treaty Park

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