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Turtle Rock Light – Falls Bridge loop from Lombard-South

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Turtle Rock Light – Falls Bridge loop from Lombard-South

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Turtle Rock Light – Falls Bridge loop from Lombard-South

02:48

45.1km

370m

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 3, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.4 km for 94 m

After 34.1 km for 163 m

After 43.2 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.77 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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4.67 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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30.7 km

Ten Box

Highlight • Monument

This small building has an interesting story. I assumed it was simply a gatehouse between trails in the Wissahickon Gorge park (connecting Forbidden Drive and the Creek Trail). Actually it …

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32.8 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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34.2 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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38.4 km

Civil War Monument - Smith Memorial Arch

Highlight • Monument

This is a pretty cool looking Civil War Monument in Fairmount Park. It is fairly easy to get here from the Schuylkill River Trail.

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42.6 km

JFK Blvd Bike Friendly Stairway to Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

On the left hand side of John F Kennedy Boulevard, there is an easy to reach trail. There is not too much traffic here and a wide walkway to reach …

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45.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

13.6 km

2.83 km

2.06 km

1.14 km

959 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

9.38 km

1.66 km

812 m

194 m

123 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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Turtle Rock Light – Falls Bridge loop from Lombard-South

Fairmount Water Works South Garden

Turtle Rock Light

Ten Box

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Falls Bridge

Civil War Monument - Smith Memorial Arch

JFK Blvd Bike Friendly Stairway to Schuylkill River Trail

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