Beautiful. Between the natural scenery & serenity it invokes you can get the happiest kind of lost here. Easy walking with some challenges attached in case you're looking for it but it is generally clean & tended to. Several markers adorn the trails so you can educate yourself while burning a couple calories. Enough trees for shade and enough water to hold our long gazes. Treat yourself to a walk. It's worth of it. read more

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Lovely trail that's easily accessible throughout the Philly area, and it goes quite a long way. We've usually picked it up around the Conshohocken train station and bike either east toward Manayunk or west toward King of Prussia. Manayunk is a great bike-friendly area with plenty of spots to lock up the bike, whereas going west is scenic and great for just biking around. On the way west, one thing to watch out for is the sewage treatment plant as you approach Norristown - it stinks, especially in the summer! Beyond that point, though, there are beautiful views of the river as you continue on toward Valley Forge. Also on the way there, you pass by Port Indian, a charming little community that I don't know much about. Then, you can bike into Valley Forge or keep going to explore more. One of my favorite places to bike in the Philly area! read more

Very quiet and relaxing river trail. It is a nice view of high rise buildings and the river. Definitely a good place for exercise or a walk. People do ride bikes or jogging with their dogs there. read more

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such a lovely path to walk! It was not overcrowded with tons of bikes. Most people were either jogging, biking or walking. I walked from Market Street towards the Museum of Art and it was a great way to get my steps in and see the River. Next time, I'll go the other route to check out more of the city! read more

A hiking trail in Pennsylvania. It's partially complete and exists in several sections, but is open. The part of it that runs through Philadelphia is on the east bank and is several miles long. Fairly flat. The trail is meant to cover the entire length of the Schuylkill River when completed. read more

Schuylkill River Trail - Hiking Near Me

Part of my Saturday routine is to bike along the Schuylkill River Bike Trail. Although the path may never change the scenery is constantly changing. Philadelphians are beautiful people. We engage together well and I often encounter visitors from other countries. It's refreshing to know our visitors love our town as much as I do! #Bike #Cycle #SchuylkillRiverTrail read more

Schuylkill River Trail - Cannondale Bikes Killer V900 - Hiking Near Me

We picnicked by the Waterfront by the river. Close to the bathrooms and parking lots. Lots of people go to scooter, bike and run on the trails. Close to the city but enough room for a little piece of scenery. read more

Athletes and nature lovers' rejoice! The Schuylkill River Trail is a great place to walk, run or ride. As a cyclist, I spend many a spring and summer weekend embarking the various different portions of the trail. Each portion of the trail has its own personality. The trail is tree-lined and scenic, running alongside the Schuylkill River at most points. It's very close to the river near Kelly Drive, however farther away as you pass from Conshohocken and Norristown. My favorite portions include the area around Spring Mill and the area around Valley Forge. They are probably the most tree-lined portions of the trail and very peaceful. The crowds will also vary in each portion of the trail. As a cyclist, I personally cannot stand the runner-clogged areas that are anchored near the Art Museum, Manayunk and several other spots. The farther away from each city you get, the less congested and more tranquil it gets. You can also use this trail to access other trails such as the Wissahickon Trail, Cross County Trail, the Audubon Loop and Perkiomen Trail. My only main gripe with the trail is the breaks between some of the portions. To get from Kelly Drive to the Tow Path, you must pass through Main Street Manayunk. The Tow Path itself is very uneven and not as well paved (or paved at all) as some of the other portions of the trail. All and all, I cannot underappreciate they fantastic-ness of the Schuylkill River Trail. To be able to enjoy the beautiful sites and mostly avoid vehicular traffic is something special. As the weather grows cool and the trail becomes unmaintained for the winter, I will sorely miss my adventures in nature. read more

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The only issue I have with this River Trail is that sometimes the river floods and leaves a muck of debris and mud dries on the trail. How is a person supposed to maneuver their road bike through such mess? Should I get a mountain bike just to adapt? Who can make such a commitment. Other than these natural disruptions, the trail is an amazing thorough-fare. Rollerbladers, electric scooter riders, hover-boarders, skaters, cyclists, runners, power-walkers, barbecuers, hammock hangers, kite flyers, yogis, picnickers, bird-watchers, kayakers, fisher-people, jazzer-sizers, come from all over to enjoy it. Whether you're traveling from one part of the city to another (as I am often doing--the trail can be taken from mount airy to downtown), or simply having an outing, the trail is well-worth a visit! read more

My One Star Review is specific to one area of the Schuylkill River Trail only. It's the part In Reading; Pa. that starts around RACC ( Reading Area Community College ) and goes to the 183 Bridge which links to the Union Canal Trail. THIS part of the Trail should be Re Paved and taken care of better. Also better lighting that goes from the end of RACC to the neighborhood that will take you to the bridge. Don't know if it's Berks County or the City of Reading that's responsible for this; but it needs to be SERIOUSLY looked at by someone. It's in the RACC Area i believe two individuals were shot on two separate occasions in 2021. Needs to be Improved ASAP. read more

Best place to run in Philadelphia with deer sightings. You can run flat or you can use the trails to work on your stamina!

Such a beautiful, fulfilling nature escape! I live in Center City and do a lot of distance running, and running up and down this trail makes me flat out SMILE! Sometimes, i wonder whether people running/biking/driving past notice the girl who is oddly smiling out of no where. it is the nature I tell ya. Very well maintained, gorgeous views, and extremely peaceful. Makes for a perfect distance run or bike if you are training for a long race. There are other offshoots trails that you can get to along the route as well. read more

One of many of Philadelphia's outdoor treasures, the Schuylkill River Trail gives plenty of entry and exit points for runners and bikers to allow access to whichever part of the city they desire. The trail itself offers some nice views and is well kept. Personally, I feel it is a bit better suited for runners than bikers, especially along the canal in Manayunk. Still, everyone can enjoy! read more

I usually run for 25 or 30 minutes outside, which is more than I can eek out on the treadmill most days. I wouldn't consider myself a runner, per se, I just like to do it to be healthy. Well, the day I discovered this trail, I ran for over 60 minutes. That's the highest compliment I can pay to a running trail. I entered from Walnut Street and ran north along the river. I was planning to run up to the Market Street bridge and then turn around to head home, but I was so overcome by the beauty of it all that I kept going. I ended up getting all the way to the Art Museum, where there's an incredible, very new looking skate park and stairs up to the parkway. All along the way to the art museum, I enjoyed the trees, the trimmed grass along the river bank, the cool breeze blowing and the evening sun casting a soft glow on the other runners, walkers, roller bladers and artists painting and sculpting. I was impressed with the diversity out on the trail, and how clean it was. Not a bit of trash at all. I'd love to run further up someday, since when I looked it up, it says the trail goes for almost 100 miles. My guess is I'll never make it that far, but the fact I could run as far as I did because of such an inspiring view is pretty great. Take a walk or a run and take in the beauty of Philly from the river banks! read more

This running trail is near and dear to my heart. Many openings to this trail from the center city area and the trail leads to Kelly Drive so you can train with any distance without getting bored. The views are great and a ton of people out on a nice day -- walkers, runners, bikers, or just people lounging about soaking up nature. read more

The Schuylkill River Trail is a a multi-use trail in Southeastern Pennsylvania It currently links Philadelphia to Phoenixville, but it is projected lo be almost 130 miles when complete. It exists in a few other places too, most notably around Reading and again from Hamburg to Auburn. And the trail was partially the reason for our budget vacation this year. I'd first heard about it when attending a union meeting in King of Prussia a couple of years ago. My husband Rick and I have wanted to ride it ever since. So we packed our suitcases and our riding gear, lashed our bikes to the back of our Malibu, and drove cross-state from the 'Burgh to King of Prussia. KOP was to be the epicenter for our cycling vacation as we also sampled the Perkiomen Trail and the trail systems in Valley Forge. The great thing about the Scuylkill River Trail is that it runs through a variety of landscapes: urban, suburban, parklike, even rustic. My train enthusiast husband liked how t runs within sight of the SEPTA and Amtrak rail lines. It's a great, level ride that's suitable for cyclists of any ability. read more

I'm embarrassed to admit that I've lived in Philadelphia for 5 years and haven't visited the Schuklkill River Trail until this spring. Now that I've discovered the trail, I bike it often. Also love taking my pup for a long walk to the dog park on Locust street. Be careful on the trails, there are some bicyclists that seem to think 5mph signs mean 25 mph... watch those turns. read more

Beautiful scenery, perfect place to relax or work out - Especially at night when the city is lit up :). read more

Schuylkill River Trail - Hiking Near Me

A truly ecxellent trail (still being constructed in some parts) that, once completed, will run from Pottsville, PA to Center City Philadelphia. Currently, the trail runs from Pottstown to Philadelphia. The views from this trail can be breathtaking. 99% of the trail is paved and pretty wide. Always loaded, but not packed with cyclists, joggers and hikers. I am an avid geocacher and a group of people have hidden over 100 caches alonf the trail spanning the length from Valley Forge National Park to Center City. LOVE THIS TRAIL!!! read more

Beautiful, well-maintained (smooth ride all the way to the Falls Bridge), incredibly scenic, and convenient. I'm out here every other day at least exploring as far out from Center City as I can get past all sorts of statues, boathouses, monuments, and small park areas. At least, as long as it's not between the hours of 5 and 7 PM since during that period it's a sea of people. I'm also pretty sure this trail will be the site of the apocalypse where the various factions of bikers, joggers, and walkers unite for a winner-takes-all battle. The basic concept of "stick to the right, except to pass" works for 90% of people on the trail, but it's that 10% who make a basic trail experience here a danger to others. While we can't change the idiots who insist on walking in groups in the center of the path with their BFFs on either side or the spandex-clad superbikers who think 12 inches is plenty of space to pass with no warning, some more signage pointing out the trail and reminding people to pay attention might help. While most of the traffic clears up after Boathouse Row, there are still danger sections around the bridges. The trail also gets somewhat hard to follow when you hit Manayunk with really poor signage and the boardwalks along the towpath are a pain to ride on, but past them it gets nice again. So while it's flawed due the stupidity of a few ignorant users, it's still a brilliant addition to the city and the area. Highly worth seeking out, especially during the lesser-used hours of mid-morning. read more

I've only been on the trail from Water Works to the dog park at the end of Spruce, but even that short path is so much fun. I love walking along the water on the well-maintained path and actually having trash cans to throw out dog poop as needed. I plan on exploring the entire path soon! read more

Yo, Portland! You think you're hot cycling stuff? Come to Philly. You've got streets riddled with trolley tracks and NO bike lanes. While we've got a trail from Philly to Phoenixville that is virtually car free. I ride from my home on 3rd Street in Olde City, take bike lanes all the way up to the trail via Pine street, where, if you go 20 mph, it's green lights all the way up....hop on the trail...ride MLK that's car free on weekends and I'm off. We can do 100 miles practically carefree...you may have the STP (Seattle to Portland) once a year; but we've got SRT all year long. read more

This paved trail is great! Well traveled and fellow cyclists are always willing to help each other.

As you may know, this trail keeps growing. But for the purpose of this review I'll stick to Philly because it keeps getting better there too. In the last three years (2011-2013) significant improvements have been made: The section from Ridge Avenue and Kelly Drive to the Falls Bridge was completely reconstructed. No more riding on a narrow, beat-up sidewalk, at least there...The Manayunk Towpath was renovated and given a new packed cinder surface. The only caution I would advise on this stretch is the bridges and boardwalks can be slippery when wet. I found that out the hard way when I had to make a sudden stop on my bike to avoid hitting geese...And Nixon Street has now been bypassed by a new stretch of paved trail. That means there is now a virtually unbroken trail from the east end of the Towpath all the way out to Longford Road in Upper Providence Township. This trail is an asset to the city and one of the best urban multi-purpose trails in the country. On weekends when the trails can become congested, Martin Luther King Drive (formerly West River Drive) is closed to vehicular traffic, which is a nice option if you don't like human obstacle courses. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (BCGP) is trying to figure out a way to fill in the missing link between the east end of the Towpath and the west end of Kelly Drive, but it may be a few years before that becomes a reality. Five or six times a year I'll ride from Betzwood to Center City using this trail. The only thing that would make it better is if I had Jessica S's energy because it takes every ounce I've got. read more

I was recently on a day trip to Philadelphia from nYC and decided to check this trailway out, since I've heard so much about it online. I got onto the trail from Philadelphia Museum of Art and walked all the way down to South Street. It's so beautiful and peaceful. The river didn't look very clean, but it was the thought that count. The newer section, farther down, gives you the absolute best view of the Philly skyline so I'd head there during the day to snap a few pics and at night, when the skyline is lit up. The only issue was the loud trains that go by, since the trail is next to a railroad track, and the lack of restrooms/water fountains, plus the cyclists speed right past you, and I've seen a few runners almost get hit. The path needs to be wider, and bikes need their own lane. Other than that, this was very nice and can be romantic, perfect for a date, at night when the bridges are lit up. read more

Absolutely love it! I have biked the MLK Drive side and the Kelly Drive side and it is a great escape from the high rises of Center City. I biked from Philadelphia to Valley Forge recently and it was a great ride. The trail is well kept and the Center City to Manayunk section is well lit at night. read more