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Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk loop from Wissahickon

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk loop from Wissahickon

Easy

3.2

(16)

riders

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive – Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk loop from Wissahickon

01:41

37.6km

160m

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.6 km for 192 m

After 20.8 km for 64 m

After 21.0 km for 118 m

After 29.6 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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428 m

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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7.72 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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13.7 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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15.7 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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19.3 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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19.3 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 …

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27.3 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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29.6 km

Central Marble Fountain

Lake

37.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.2 km

3.30 km

1.31 km

587 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

9.20 km

252 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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