A nice section of the SRT that is flat where I like to rollerblade or run. It's also a good starting point to do an easy ride into manayunk, grab something to eat/drink and loop back. The parking lot is open to trail users on the weekends and after 3pm on weekdays. There's a coffee shop/ bike store nearby. No porta potty. Remember -share the trail, single file when approaching oncoming traffic, and give warning when passing left. Educate the...
Read moreIt's part of the Schuylkill River Trail, SRT. Busy suburb. Bike shop is feet from trail. Head West away from city and you'll pass Conshohocken Brew Pub. Obviously during covid-19 will impact shop openings. Trail use also way up in 2020. 5 miles from Manayunk, famous Philly neighborhood.
Note: can only see River in short sections. Heavy tree lined path.
Look for areas to explore with young children for rock throwing and...
Read moreGreat starting spot for a bike ride or walk along the Schuylkill River Trail! We come here a fair bit to ride on the trail, whether south toward Philly or north toward King of Prussia. Fair warning, if you go north, you'll pass by the sewage treatment plant that is quite pungent, especially when it's warm out! The trail to the north is quite beautiful beyond Norristown, though, especially as you get close to...
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