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Falls Bridge – Boathouse Row loop from East Falls

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United States
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia

Falls Bridge – Boathouse Row loop from East Falls

Moderate

2.6

(27)

56

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Falls Bridge – Boathouse Row loop from East Falls

01:44

31.5km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.06 km for 192 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.14 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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2

2.38 km

Easy connection with the cheater valley trail.

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3

4.48 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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4

9.64 km

Wissahickon Creek Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Wissahickon Creek flows over an old man-made stone shelf to create a wide waterfall that you can walk out towards on slabs of stone that rise up from the riverbed.

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5

10.3 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 …

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6

20.0 km

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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7

23.6 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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8

24.5 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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31.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

10.5 km

1.54 km

749 m

125 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

10.0 km

9.35 km

1.50 km

426 m

< 100 m

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