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

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

Moderate

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

01:35

33.9km

160m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. 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 12.8 km for 192 m

After 20.1 km for 64 m

After 20.2 km for 118 m

After 24.4 km for 146 m

After 26.9 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.22 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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6.96 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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7.27 km

Boathouse Row

Highlight • Structure

12.9 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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15.0 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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18.5 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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18.6 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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