Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from 22nd Street

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from 22nd Street

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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from 22nd Street

04:09

88.5km

870m

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

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 80.3 km for 187 m

After 86.9 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.37 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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4.93 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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6.24 km

Centennial Arboretum

Nature Reserve

6.80 km

View of Philadelphia Skyline from Belmont Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

It’s uphill from Montgomery Drive.

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16.2 km

Merion Square Road Site

Forest

78.9 km

Grant Street Dam

Highlight • Structure

80.4 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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82.4 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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86.0 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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