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

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

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

02:36

58.7km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.2 km for 61 m

After 44.7 km for 192 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

12.6 km

Grant Street Dam

Highlight • Structure

15.8 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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19.4 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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19.4 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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20.3 km

Central Marble Fountain

Lake

22.4 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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33.6 km

Fairmount Pool

Lake

34.6 km

Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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38.8 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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44.8 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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58.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.9 km

3.08 km

620 m

162 m

Surfaces

41.7 km