Kitchen's Lane bridge – Falls Bridge loop from Carpenter
Kitchen's Lane bridge – Falls Bridge loop from Carpenter
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Kitchen's Lane bridge – Falls Bridge loop from Carpenter
01:31
14.1km
140m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 24, 2026
Tips
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Wissahickon Valley Park
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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2.08 km
Kitchen's Lane bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
5.71 km
Grant Street Dam
Highlight • Structure
5.79 km
Stone Arch Bridge and Waterfall on the Schuylkill River Trail
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
7.04 km
Falls Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Tip by
8.72 km
Lincoln Drive Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tip by
10.1 km
Lincoln Drive Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
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14.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.1 km
1.17 km
515 m
155 m
119 m
Surfaces
5.25 km
5.04 km
3.38 km
414 m
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Elevation
Highest point (90 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Description
The Kitchen's Lane bridge – Falls Bridge loop from Carpenter is one of Philadelphia's most dynamic jogging routes, offering a moderate 8.8-mile (14.1 km) journey with 466 feet (142 metres) of elevation gain, typically completed in 1 hours and 30 minutes. This route is perfect if you're looking for a diverse workout that seamlessly blends urban riverfront scenery with the deep woods of Wissahickon Valley Park, providing both smooth stretches and challenging trail sections.
What to expect on Kitchen's Lane bridge – Falls Bridge loop from Carpenter
Expect a striking contrast in terrain and scenery as you navigate this loop. The portion near the Falls Bridge, part of the Schuylkill River Trail, offers mostly paved, flat surfaces with scenic vistas of the Schuylkill River, historic Boathouse Row, and parts of the Philadelphia skyline. The 556-foot-long Falls Bridge itself provides excellent river views. As you transition towards Kitchen's Lane and into Wissahickon Valley Park, the environment shifts dramatically to a deeply wooded, natural setting following the Wissahickon Creek. Here, you'll encounter wide, crushed gravel paths like Forbidden Drive, but also narrower, more rugged singletrack trails featuring dirt, rocks, and roots. While the river trail is generally easy, the Wissahickon Valley Park trail difficulty ratings can increase, requiring good fitness for the uneven surfaces and steeper sections, making it ideal for joggers seeking a varied workout intensity.
Planning your visit
This composite loop is highly accessible and popular among locals. For a particularly pleasant experience, plan your visit for weekends when sections of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive are often closed to vehicular traffic, making the Schuylkill River Trail portion even more enjoyable. While specific parking details for this exact loop aren't provided, areas near Carpenter Lane offer access to Wissahickon Valley Park, which is a good starting point. Be prepared for varied surfaces, especially if you venture onto the more challenging trails within Wissahickon Valley Park.
Trail details
- Distance: 8.8 miles (14.1 km)
- Elevation gain: 466 feet (142 metres)
- Difficulty: moderate
- Estimated time: 1 hours and 30 minutes
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