Falls Bridge – Kitchen's Lane bridge loop from Wissahickon

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Falls Bridge – Kitchen's Lane bridge loop from Wissahickon

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Falls Bridge – Kitchen's Lane bridge loop from Wissahickon

02:24

31.3km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.47 km for 126 m

After 9.30 km for 65 m

After 16.8 km for 118 m

After 18.5 km for 187 m

After 24.0 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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457 m

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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3.56 km

View of Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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6.50 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, …

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9.21 km

Strawberry Mansion

Highlight • Historical Site

They constructed this house in 1789 as a summer resort, and it eventually transformed into a renowned restaurant known for its strawberries and cream, which gave it its distinctive name.

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18.6 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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22.2 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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24.0 km

Kitchen's Lane bridge

Highlight • Bridge

During the 1800s, William Kitchen transformed a paper mill into a textile mill, utilizing this bridge. At this point, you'll catch breathtaking views of the Wissahickon Creek.

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31.3 km

End point

Train Station

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