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Boathouse Row – View of Boathouse Row loop from 33rd Street

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Boathouse Row – View of Boathouse Row loop from 33rd Street

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Boathouse Row – View of Boathouse Row loop from 33rd Street

02:02

32.9km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 3, 2026

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Wissahickon Valley Park

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Start point

Train Station

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2.06 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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2.66 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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2.97 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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6.53 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 overall charm. Biking isn't allowed on the bridge, so you'll need to dismount and walk, but the views are worth it.

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9.63 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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11.7 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 is one of a network of phone stations used in the old days to connect a phone line running through the park, for the park police. This building was the tenth phone box (aka Ten Box).

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16.2 km

Valley Green Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

This inn is the last roadhouse in all of Philadelphia, and a much-beloved part of Fairmount Park. Although you can't stay here overnight, they serve good food and the inn serves as a sort of communal gathering spot: You can cozy up to the fireplace in the winter, or chill out on the porches in the summer.

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29.8 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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32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

7.50 km

2.23 km

985 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

7.07 km

7.04 km

115 m

< 100 m

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Monday 24 August

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Boathouse Row – View of Boathouse Row loop from 33rd Street

Fairmount Water Works South Garden

Boathouse Row

Turtle Rock Light

View of Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Ten Box

Valley Green Inn

View of Boathouse Row

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