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This information is a public record of the 1971 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
check with the trail manager for updated details before visiting.

Fairmount Park Bike Path

City, Town, or County Frontcountry Trail Urban Trail
  • Length
    8.2 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

A nice bike ride along the east side of the Schuylkill River, the Fairmount Park Bike path provides great views and challenges for all types of bikers!

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The gazebo by the horticultural center in Fairmount Park West. Photo by Frederikto/wiki.
The gazebo by the horticultural center in Fairmount Park West. Photo by Frederikto/wiki.
Fairmount Park. National Register of Historic Places. Photo by LauraMcGinty/wiki.
Fairmount Park. National Register of Historic Places. Photo by LauraMcGinty/wiki.
Bridge in Fairmount Park. Photo by Yasmeen Elmelige/wiki.
Bridge in Fairmount Park. Photo by Yasmeen Elmelige/wiki.
The Schuylkill River runs through Fairmount Park in the heart of Philadelphia. Photo by Ngilmour3/wiki.
The Schuylkill River runs through Fairmount Park in the heart of Philadelphia. Photo by Ngilmour3/wiki.
  • The gazebo by the horticultural center in Fairmount Park West. Photo by Frederikto/wiki.
  • The gazebo by the horticultural center in Fairmount Park West. Photo by Frederikto/wiki.
  • Fairmount Park. National Register of Historic Places. Photo by LauraMcGinty/wiki.
  • Bridge in Fairmount Park. Photo by Yasmeen Elmelige/wiki.
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Location: Urban

  • States: Pennsylvania
  • Counties: Montgomery

A nice bike ride along the east side of the Schuylkill River, the Fairmount Park Bike path provides great views and challenges for all types of bikers.

The valley is a steep gorge compromising 1800 acres. On the site of 18 and 19th Century mills, pristine forest trails since the 1800s. Creek flows through the gorge providing views and fishing opportunities. Located within the Wissahickon Valley trail system.

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Fishing

Public Contact

Chris Palmer
Fairmount Park Commission
Memorial Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 685-2575

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

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  • Part of a Trail System? No
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  • Tread Width (average): 3"
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  • Certified as an NRT
    Jun 1, 1971
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