Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from 13th Street

Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from 13th Street

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Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from 13th Street

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31.0km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. 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 2.80 km for 61 m

After 13.3 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.83 km

Central Marble Fountain

Lake

3.45 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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3.76 km

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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8.07 km

View of Philadelphia Skyline from Belmont Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

It’s uphill from Montgomery Drive.

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8.63 km

Centennial Arboretum

Nature Reserve

9.94 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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11.1 km

Fairmount Pool

Lake

13.4 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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16.5 km

Laurel Hill West Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

24.5 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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30.8 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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