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View of Boathouse Row – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

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View of Boathouse Row – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

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2.8

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View of Boathouse Row – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

03:09

49.9km

500m

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: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.4 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.57 km

Rocky Statue

Highlight • Monument

This statue portrays Rocky Balboa from the Rocky movie series in a larger-than-life form. It holds significant meaning for many in the area, symbolizing the triumph of the underdog rising to victory.

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3.15 km

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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4.20 km

View of Boathouse Row

Highlight • Viewpoint

Best view of Boathouse Row - come to this side of the river for good views of the art museum, the waterworks area, and the waterfalls

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6.60 km

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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7.60 km

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Highlight • Monument

They constructed this house in Japan in 1953 using traditional Japanese techniques. It was then transported to New York and eventually brought here. Additionally, you have the opportunity to experience …

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33.8 km

Fuller Tract

Forest

38.0 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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39.4 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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45.8 km

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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49.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

16.3 km

11.3 km

1.46 km

708 m

548 m

207 m

Surfaces

42.4 km

6.60 km

456 m

312 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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View of Boathouse Row – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

Rocky Statue

Fairmount Water Works South Garden

View of Boathouse Row

Civil War Monument - Smith Memorial Arch

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Falls Bridge

Turtle Rock Light

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