Falls Bridge – Manayunk Bridge Trailhead loop from 56th Street

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Falls Bridge – Manayunk Bridge Trailhead loop from 56th Street

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Falls Bridge – Manayunk Bridge Trailhead loop from 56th Street

06:49

112km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.26 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Civil War Monument - Smith Memorial Arch

Highlight • Monument

This is a pretty cool looking Civil War Monument in Fairmount Park. It is fairly easy to get here from the Schuylkill River Trail.

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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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Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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Highlight • Trail

The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is a 365-acre park with over three miles of trails. The space is known for its environmentally-focused art installations and ecological restoration efforts.

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Peak

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Highlight • Trail

This is at the edge of the Montgomery and Philadelphia County line. Trail goes south to Manayunk, and north to Mont Clare.

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Manayunk Bridge Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Old railroad bridge turned into a walking/biking path. Crosses over the Schuylkill River and I-76. Connects the Schuylkill River Trail to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail.

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Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Viewpoint

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Turtle Rock Light

Highlight • Monument

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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Fairmount Water Works South Garden

Highlight • Structure

The Fairmount Water Works South Garden is a quiet green space tucked along the Schuylkill River, just below the historic Water Works buildings. Shaded paths, stone walls, and ornamental plantings …

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