Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – View of Boathouse Row loop from 9th-10th & Locust

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – View of Boathouse Row loop from 9th-10th & Locust

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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – View of Boathouse Row loop from 9th-10th & Locust

02:52

63.1km

560m

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: November 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 60.7 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.26 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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1.42 km

Hard Rock Cafe Philadelphia

Highlight • Cafe

This popular restaurant chain is located in the historic Reading Train Station, just blocks from the birthplace of America: Independence Hall.

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3.88 km

Rocky Statue

Highlight • Monument

This statue portrays Rocky Balboa from the Rocky movie series in a larger-than-life form. It holds significant meaning for many in the area, symbolizing the triumph of the underdog rising to victory.

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51.6 km

Grant Street Dam

Highlight • Structure

55.2 km

Fairmount Pool

Lake

56.2 km

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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58.9 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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59.4 km

View of the Schuylkill River and Philadelphia Skyline

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From this point on the bridge, you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the Schuylkill River as it stretches toward the Philadelphia skyline. It's an ideal spot for capturing some beautiful pictures.

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60.7 km