Schuylkill River Trail
Hiking Trail
Philadelphia
- Has a stamp of approval from visitPA and Visit Philly
- "scenic route that runners of any level"(3 Tips)"Valley Forge with scenic views"(3 Tips)"Gorgeous for walking, running, biking, laying in the..."(2 Tips)"Wonderful place to go for a run or walk on the river."(2 Tips)
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- visitPAJune 13, 2014Enjoy a walk or a bike ride as the sun sets on the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia, Pa., or partake in kayaking or dragon boat racing along the river.
- visitPAApril 24, 2014Enjoy a trip along the Schuylkill River Trail from Philadelphia to Valley Forge with scenic views of the iconic Philadelphia Art Museum and Boathouse Row.
- CollegeFashionistaJanuary 14, 2014The Schuylkill River Trail between Fairmont Park and Valley Forge NHP provides a scenic route that runners of any level can enjoy.Upvoted Apr 19
- Rob McGowanAugust 6, 2018Gorgeous for walking, running, biking, laying in the sun, outdoor yoga, you name it! Just go.
- great place to run. make sure to look both ways before a train runs you over on your way over there if starting at the south end though!
- Brian RostOctober 28, 2015be warned about the trash train, it is unbearable to walk along the trail south of Eakin's Oval when it is stationed along the trail. PEEEUUUUU
- Museum Without WallsNovember 9, 2011North of the Girard Avenue Bridge you will find ‘Playing Angels’ by Carl Milles. These angels overlook the Schuylkill, but they were cast from originals that overlook Stockholm’s harbor.
- Most people go in the evening, but it's a great early morning option with a fair amount of shade from center city buildings. Read more
- PR Nutrition IncOctober 13, 2011The ideal weekend runners route since the road is closed to automobiles Saturdays and Sundays April through October. Many different trails are located along central route with mileage markers.
- Great running trail with amazing views of the city. Gets crowded on weekends
- Sophia HMay 14, 2016My favorite trail in philly. Gorgeous for walking, running, or whatever else you want to do
- ArielMarch 9, 2014Leave the narrow path to the runners: for a less crowded bike ride, try Valley Green along the Wissahickon!
- Hollie SickJuly 19, 2015Great place to run without getting hit by cars. You can do hundreds of the 7 mile loop...
- The guy who practices the bow-staph is a must see! If you're lucky, you can even catch a glimpse of the tight-rope walker!
- Check out the new southern extension. It has no exit currently, but is nice and quiet.
- Visit PhillyJanuary 31, 2012During warmer months, bring your summer lover to an outdoor movie. Best part...they're free.
- Stay on the right side of the trail, and no one gets run over.
- 95% of us are running or walking and 5% are apparently competing in the Tour de France.
- John SpencerNovember 26, 2011Managed by Chester County Parks & Recreation. www.chesco.org/ccparks. 610-469-1916
- If a train in blocking the entrance to the park at 25th and Locust, you can access the trail via Walnut St. Just go up a block to 24th and head north.
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