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View of Boathouse Row – Falls Bridge loop from 46th Street

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View of Boathouse Row – Falls Bridge loop from 46th Street

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View of Boathouse Row – Falls Bridge loop from 46th Street

03:04

48.3km

510m

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: June 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.3 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.59 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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4.64 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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7.04 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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8.04 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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34.2 km

Fuller Tract

Forest

36.5 km

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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39.9 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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41.3 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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48.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

16.6 km

13.0 km

1.09 km

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.7 km

6.33 km

564 m

378 m

355 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Today

Sunday 12 July

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View of Boathouse Row – Falls Bridge loop from 46th Street

Fairmount Water Works South Garden

View of Boathouse Row

Civil War Monument - Smith Memorial Arch

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Manayunk Bridge Trailhead

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Falls Bridge

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