Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from East Falls

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from East Falls

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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Boathouse Row loop from East Falls

03:12

68.1km

620m

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 53.2 km for 157 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

View of Philadelphia Skyline from Belmont Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

It’s uphill from Montgomery Drive.

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51.9 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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53.3 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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55.5 km

Fairmount Pool

Lake

56.5 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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58.9 km

Boathouse Row

Highlight • Structure

59.8 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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61.7 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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65.5 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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68.1 km

End point

Train Station

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