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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk – Boathouse Row loop from 49th Street

Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk – Boathouse Row loop from 49th Street

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5.0

(9140)

19,802

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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk – Boathouse Row loop from 49th Street

01:23

29.3km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.06 km for 61 m

After 12.7 km for 187 m

After 23.1 km for 104 m

After 23.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.81 km

Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Foot traffic can be heavy along this beautiful green space mixed-use path; please ride at a safe speed.

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6.09 km

Central Marble Fountain

Lake

6.71 km

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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10.6 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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12.8 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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14.0 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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18.5 km

Laurel Hill West Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

29.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

5.71 km

1.60 km

808 m

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

8.87 km

250 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 21 August

28°C

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Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk – Boathouse Row loop from 49th Street

Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk

Boathouse Row

View of Strawberry Mansion Bridge

Falls Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Laurel Hill West Cemetery

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