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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia

Turtle Rock Light – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

Moderate

5.0

(4603)

17,351

riders

Turtle Rock Light – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

01:42

27.7km

210m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.02 km for 192 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.33 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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2

9.10 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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3

12.7 km

Lover's Leap

Highlight • Viewpoint

This rocky outcropping in Wissahickon Valley Park is said to have been the site of a Romeo & Juliet type ending for a Native American couple whose disputing tribes forbade them the marriage they desired.

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4

13.9 km

Ten Box

Highlight • Monument

This small building has an interesting story. I assumed it was simply a gatehouse between trails in the Wissahickon Gorge park (connecting Forbidden Drive and the Creek Trail). Actually it …

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5

20.9 km

The Strawberry Mansion Bridge, a steel arch truss bridge spanning the Schuylkill River, provides a breathtaking view of the water. The bridge's railings also feature stunning artistic elements, enhancing its …

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27.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

4.11 km

1.69 km

1.08 km

214 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

9.02 km

4.00 km

899 m

126 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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95 %

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