Schuylkill River Trail - Philadelphia, PA
This video shows the Philadelphia portion of the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT). The bike ride took place in late May of 2014. I started filming as I left Manayunk and finished the video near 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. It was a beautiful day for a bike and I'm sure you will notice the bright blue sky throughout the video.
Here's what TrailLink.com has to say about this portion of the trail:
The Schuylkill River Trail stretches 27 miles along the historic Schuylkill River, from downtown Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art out to Montgomery County and Valley Forge National Historic Park. In Philadelphia, the trail uses Fairmount Park trails and the Manayunk Canal towpath. In Montgomery County, the trail follows a former Pennsylvania Railroad line. The trail is the spine of the Schuylkill River Heritage Corridor, a five-county area designated as both a State and National Heritage Area.
Originally conceived of by the Fairmount Park Commission, the trail route grew to include many municipalities. Montgomery County constructed the trail from the Philadelphia City line to Valley Forge National Historical Park. The Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation is currently planning the section between Phoenixville and Pottstown. The Schuylkill River Greenway Association is working on the sections from the Montgomery County line to Birdsboro and from Gibraltar into Reading. And finally, the Schuylkill River Development Corporation is managing the trail construction from the Water Works in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park and along the tidal section of the Schuylkill River, known as Schuylkill Banks.
The trail is a busy commuter route during rush hour. This trail's asphalt tread is somewhat narrower than that of many of the new trail. Caution, as well as rail-trail etiquette, should be heeded. This section runs parallel to the Schuylkill River, with numerous access points at businesses and public transit.
Schuylkill River Trail, Philadelphia - Best Travel Destination
The Valley Forge to Philadelphia segment of the Schuylkill River Trail stretches 27 miles along the historic Schuylkill River, from downtown Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art out to Montgomery County and Valley Forge National Historic Park. In Philadelphia, the trail uses Fairmount Park trails and the Manayunk Canal towpath. In Montgomery County, the trail follows a former Pennsylvania Railroad line. The trail is the spine of the Schuylkill River Heritage Corridor, a five-county area designated as both a State and National Heritage Area. Originally conceived of by the Fairmount Park Commission, the trail route grew to include many municipalities. Montgomery County constructed the trail from the Philadelphia City line to Valley Forge National Historical Park.
My Epic Cycling Day “109 miles on the Schuylkill River Trail
109 miles on a Cannondale Slate 105........
Riding your first century on the bike can seem a daunting task. Join me as I take you through an epic ride from Philly to Harrisburg, PA on the Schuylkill River Trail for my first Century ride! Completing your first 100 miles is a huge accomplishment, as I recorded I went through my own highs and lows of my accomplishment please join me as I take you through this epic trip. I had a great time doing it!
The trail, now covering about 71 miles, follows the route of old canals and the Pennsylvania Railroad that hauled resources out of the anthracite coalfields. Planning for the trail began in the late 1960s, with construction starting in the 1990s and continuing today. Check the website (schuylkillrivertrail.com) before setting out for information on closures or trail gaps.
The trail helps make up part of the Circuit Trails, a developing 800-mile urban trail network in Greater Philadelphia, of which 350 miles are currently complete. It’s also included in the East Coast Greenway, which one day will span 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida. The Schuylkill River Trail links with other trails as it heads deep into Pennsylvania, and it’s a component of the September 11th National Memorial Trail that connects the 9/11, Flight 93, and Pentagon Memorials.
Philadelphia to Valley Forge: 25.9 miles
Beginning on the west bank of the Schuylkill River in southwest Philadelphia, the trail traverses Bartram’s Garden, the oldest botanical garden in North America. Resuming on the eastern riverbank as a paved trail, it passes through an old industrial area—Grays Ferry Crescent—that’s now a park. A pedestrian bridge to connect both sections of trail is scheduled to open in 2020.
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GoPro Cycling Philadelphia 2018 Schuylkill River Trail to Valley Forge HD (SRT)
5am meetup with the Kayuh Gang with Drew and Joel. Training ride focusing on zone efforts for time trial event. A few MTB riders joined the pack and led the way out on the trail.
Song: War
Artist: Vince DiCola
Rocky IV soundtrack
December 2018 ride to Wissahickon Forbidden Drive from Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia PA.
A December ride to Wissahickon Creek in Fairmount Park from the Schuylkill River trail in Philadelphia. I'm using the black S&M Speedwagon.
I was using the Gopro Hero 3+ on the chest mount.
Edited with Windows Movie Maker.
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Pennsylvania Bike Rides: Oaks-Valley Forge Schuylkill River Trail (Historic)
Point of View Bicycle Ride on Schuylkill River Trail. Directions to start, parking, local facilities, items of interest, scenic areas included. Easy paved trail suitable for all levels of riders.
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Philadelphia, Schuylkill River Trail
Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia, PA; more than 20 miles riverside trail
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DRIVING DOWNTOWN PHILADELPHIA 4K - USA
PHILADELPHIA STREET VIEW.
Video Focus on Philadelphia CITY HALL, MARKET ST, S BROAD ST, 13 STREET, PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS.
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An 18th century map of Philadelphia
The written history of Philadelphia begins on October 27, 1682, when the city was founded by William Penn in the English Crown Province of Pennsylvania between the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers.
Before then, the area was inhabited by the Lenape (Delaware) Indians and Swedish settlers who arrived in the area in the early 1600s. Philadelphia quickly grew into an important colonial city and during the American Revolution was the site of the First and Second Continental Congresses. After the Revolution the city was chosen to be the temporary capital of the United States. At the beginning of the 19th century, the federal and state governments left Philadelphia, but the city remained the cultural and financial center of the country. Philadelphia became one of the first U.S. industrial centers and the city contained a variety of industries, the largest being textiles.
After the American Civil War Philadelphia's government was controlled by a corrupt Republican political machine and by the beginning of the 20th Century Philadelphia was described as corrupt and contented. Various reform efforts slowly changed city government with the most significant in 1950 where a new city charter strengthened the position of mayor and weakened the Philadelphia City Council. At the same time Philadelphia moved its support from the Republican Party to the Democratic Party which has since created a strong Democratic organization. The city began a population decline in the 1950s as mostly white and middle-class families left for the suburbs. Many of Philadelphia's houses were in poor condition and lacked proper facilities, and gang and mafia warfare plagued the city. Revitalization and gentrification of certain neighborhoods started bringing people back to the city. Promotions and incentives in the 1990s and the early 21st century have improved the city's image and created a condominium boom in Center City and the surrounding areas that has slowed the population decline.
Philadelphia, known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2018 census-estimated population of 1,584,138.[7] Since 1854, the city has had the same geographic boundaries as Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017.[5] Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, within the Northeast megalopolis. The Delaware Valley's population of 7.2 million ranks it as the eighth-largest combined statistical area in the United States.[6]
William Penn, an English Quaker, founded the city in 1682 to serve as capital of the Pennsylvania Colony.[10] Philadelphia played an instrumental role in the American Revolution as a meeting place for the Founding Fathers of the United States, who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 at the Second Continental Congress, and the Constitution at the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. Several other key events occurred in Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War including the First Continental Congress, the preservation of the Liberty Bell, the Battle of Germantown, and the Siege of Fort Mifflin. Philadelphia remained the nation's largest city until being overtaken by New York City in 1790; the city was also one of the nation's capitals during the revolution, serving as temporary U.S. capital while Washington, D.C. was under construction. In the 19th century, Philadelphia became a major industrial center and a railroad hub. The city grew from an influx of European immigrants, most of whom came from Ireland, Italy and Germany—the three largest reported ancestry groups in the city as of 2015.[11] In the early 20th century, Philadelphia became a prime destination for African Americans during the Great Migration after the Civil War,[12] as well as Puerto Ricans.[13] The city's population doubled from one million to two million people between 1890 and 1950.
Schuylkill River Trail - Conshohocken to Manayunk
This ride on the Schuylkill River Trail was taken on May 26, 2013. It is only is a portion of the 27 mile long trail.
Here is a description taken from TrailLink.com:
The Valley Forge to Philadelphia segment of the Schuylkill River Trail stretches 27 miles along the historic Schuylkill River, from downtown Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Museum of Art out to Montgomery County and Valley Forge National Historic Park. In Philadelphia, the trail uses Fairmount Park trails and the Manayunk Canal towpath. In Montgomery County, the trail follows a former Pennsylvania Railroad line. The trail is the spine of the Schuylkill River Heritage Corridor, a five-county area designated as both a State and National Heritage Area.
Today the trail is a busy commuter route during rush hour. This trail's asphalt tread is somewhat narrower than that of many of the new trails—caution, as well as rail-trail etiquette, should be heeded. This section runs parallel to the Schuylkill River, with numerous access points at businesses and public transit. In Norristown the trail connects with the 30th Street train station in downtown Philadelphia.
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Schuylkill River Trail Timelapse - Oaks to Philadelphia
Time lapse of Schuylkill River Trail from Oaks to Philadelphia on 5/28/2016.
Philly Hikes - The Schuylkill River Trail
Alexandra hikes the schuylkill river trail on a cold March day.
Music by: Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal
Schuylkill River Trail ride Philadelphia (4K HD) Wissahickon to South St.
I filmed this section of the Schuylkill River Trail from Wissahickon state park down to the South street bridge. Finally got a chance to check out the new Schuylkill River boardwalk built just a few months ago, which extends the trail down to South street.
It's great to see so many people out enjoying this fine spring weather and staying fit.
Video sped up approx. 5x
Song: Puppy by Netsky
Schuylkill River Trail Is About To Get Longer
Anita Oh reports.
Schuylkill River Trail - Oaks to Phoenixville
This ride was taken on June 9, 2013 and took me from Oaks, PA to Phoenixville, PA. The video picks up the ride when leaving Lower Perkiomen Valley Park at the Station Ave. trail intersection. I followed the trail to Longford Park. In that area you share to road on Port Providence Rd.
Fitzwater Station, a great place to take a break, is located there.
I finished the video on Bridge Street before embarking on the Tow Path Road and Canal trail located nearby.
Pennypack trail
Bike ride along the new stretch of the Pennypack trail between Byberry Rd and Rockledge
Pennypack Trail Guide
Singletracks:
Trailforks: none
MTBProject: (main connector trail)
Google Maps:
Map: none
Strava: (use for best maps)
Pennypack is a pretty tame cross country trail system located in Philadelphia. It has a main paved path for runners and bikers that runs the length of the park from the Delaware River to Montgomery county. There are plenty of little ups and downs with small technical features such as log overs and little creeks and rock gardens. No sustained climbs or descents though. Most of the better singletrack is located in the northwestern part of the park. Check my strava for this part.
Fairmount Water Works and Schuylkill River In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This is the famous Fairmount Water Works on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Schuylkill River Water Ski Show 1964 Gladwyne Pennsylvania
A ski show movie from 1964 includes some pictures that were put in the local newspaper. These people were just neighbors who wanted to show off their skills. It took practice, organizing, and a spirit of cooperation to try to include everyone. It was advertised in the local paper and many people were in attendance. The impetus of their efforts was the Cypress Gardens ski show from Florida.
225 S 25th St #1602 Philadelphia, PA 19103
This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath condominium unit is a stunning sight to behold. As you enter the all-new unit, you are immediately star-struck by the breathtaking views of Philadelphia through the floor-to-ceiling windows that line every wall of the unit. Located in one of the most desirable locations in Philadelphia, One Riverside is situated among Schuylkill River Park and Fitler Square Park, offering beautiful gardens, the delightful community dog park, tennis courts and access to the river trail. The two terraces, one off the kitchen and the other off the living room, allow you to step out and enjoy the dramatic and endless views of the city skyline. The eat-in kitchen is equipped with Miele appliances, granite countertops, and built-in wine storage. The private quarters of the unit include two bedrooms, each with full baths and spacious closets. The third bedroom/den includes a spacious closet and has a stunning view of the Schuylkill River, Art Museum, and other northern points. The master suite features two large walk-in closets plus an additional storage closet, as well as an elegant Carrara marble bathroom. The wealth of amenities make One Riverside that much more desirable with its state-of-the-art fitness center, fully-equipped business center, club room with fireplace and catering kitchen, lush private garden, hospitality suite for guests at $195 per night, commercial-grade laundry for oversize items, valet garage parking, 24-hour concierge service, cold storage for grocery delivery, and a terrace with an outdoor kitchen and stunning city views. Just a 10-minute walk to 30th Street Train Station, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Rittenhouse Square, Boathouse Row, and more!
Schuylkill River Trail - Reading to Birdsboro
The route of the Schuylkill River Trail, cycling from Reading, Pa to Birdsboro, Pa