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Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from Ellsworth-Federal

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
Philadelphia

Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from Ellsworth-Federal

Hard

3.2

(22)

51

riders

Boathouse Row – Martin Luther King Jr. Drive loop from Ellsworth-Federal

05:09

106km

600m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. 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: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 90.2 km for 192 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.94 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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2

5.25 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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3

65.0 km

Schuylkill River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Schuylkill River Trail is a 120-mile path stretching from Frackville in Schuylkill County to Philadelphia. This scenic trail winds through the rich landscapes of southeastern Pennsylvania, showcasing rural farmlands …

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4

90.3 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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5

93.6 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

99.6 km

Reading Terminal Market

Highlight • Restaurant

Famous covered market offering a variety of food, household goods and regional specialties since 1893. We were able to enjoy the Philly Cheese Sandwich here :)

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7

101 km

Second Bank of the United States

Highlight • Historical Site

Building that housed one of the earliest banks in the United States post-revolutionary war. Located on the Independence Hall area.

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8

102 km

Race Street Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Race Street Pier offers a stunning panorama of Philadelphia's skyline and the majestic Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Framed by the Delaware River, this iconic view encompasses historic landmarks, such as Independence …

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106 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.2 km

26.6 km

10.6 km

4.38 km

3.73 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.5 km

36.7 km

2.07 km

1.72 km

283 m

229 m

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