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Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from Fairmount

Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from Fairmount

Moderate

4.6

(9889)

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Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from Fairmount

01:28

23.5km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.12 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.53 km

Boathouse Row

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Boathouse Row is a historic stretch of that sits on the Schuylkill River. It features 15 boathouses that host social and rowing clubs with their racing shells. It's a nice place to hop off your bike, take a break, and people watch.

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2.83 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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5.15 km

Mount Pleasant Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

They completed the construction of this mansion in 1762, and it served as the residence of John Macpherson, who was rumored to be a pirate and, as per John Adams, had "an arm twice shot off." In this place, you can relish the historical charm while taking in views of the Schuylkill River.

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8.34 km

Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Viewpoint

17.1 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive offers a quieter road for cyclists looking to avoid traffic. Next to the road is the MLK Drive Trail, a 4.3-mile path separated from traffic, providing a safer alternate route.

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20.9 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 create a peaceful retreat with views of Boathouse Row and the river. It’s a lovely spot to take a break while riding or walking the Schuylkill River Trail to enjoy a perfect blend of history, nature, and city scenery.

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23.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

6.30 km

3.47 km

2.10 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

7.72 km

1.84 km

315 m

229 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from Fairmount

Boathouse Row

Turtle Rock Light

Mount Pleasant Mansion

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Fairmount Water Works South Garden

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