Turtle Rock Light – Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk loop from Ellsworth-Federal

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Turtle Rock Light – Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk loop from Ellsworth-Federal

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Turtle Rock Light – Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk loop from Ellsworth-Federal

01:46

29.9km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.88 km for 146 m

After 27.0 km for 146 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.07 km

JFK Blvd Bike Friendly Stairway to Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Rest Area

On the left hand side of John F Kennedy Boulevard, there is an easy to reach trail. There is not too much traffic here and a wide walkway to reach …

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4.32 km

Air, by Walker Kirtland Hancock

Highlight • Monument

5.33 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 …

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6.24 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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12.9 km

Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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15.0 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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20.2 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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