Find your trail on the Circuit among 100s of miles of interconnected trails in the Greater Philadelphia region, providing endless opportunities for recreation and commuting.
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Get out and explore a Circuit Trail near you using these 12, detail-packed itineraries. Whether looking for a place to job, bike or simply stroll with a two or four legged friend, each of these trails offers an excellent venue for all of the above. Get out there!
Follow the former corridor of the Philadelphia and Western Railway Company on a tranquil, wooded route in northwest Philadelphia. This 2.4-mile trail chronicles the area?s history in the form of historical markers along the way and includes several significant old rail stations that are worthy of exploration and provide insight into the area?s rich past.
Public Transit
SEPTA Paoli-Thorndale Line:
Strafford Station – West end of trail
Radnor Station – East end of trail
See the area map for back streets extending from the stations to the trail.
SEPTA Bus Lines
Route 105 from 69th Street Terminal to Paoli
Get off at Sugartown Road and Lancaster Avenue or Radnor-Chester Road and Lancaster Avenue
Bicycle
There are currently no off-road bicycle trails linking with the Radnor Trail.
Vehicle Parking
Friends of the Radnor Trail Park
315 W Wayne Avenue
Wayne, PA 19087
40.040644, -75.396775
Conestoga Road Lot
492 Conestoga Road
Wayne, PA 19087
40.033078, -75.375908
Loop through the crown jewel of Camden?s park system on a 3.7-mile paved trail. Enroute enjoy a plethora of activities including kayaking or sailing on the river, visit the driving range or play mini golf, tour an historic house, stop for a picnic lunch, watch one of many premier rowing events that are hosted here, and spot a wide variety of wildlife. These are just a few of the many activities that make this an ideal family destination.
Public Transit
PATCO trains
The most convenient stations are Collingswood, Westmont, and Haddonfield. See the area map for back streets extending from the stations to the Park.
NJ Transit Bus Lines
Routes 406, 413, 450, 451
Bicycle
Currently, no trails fully link with Cooper River Park. Additional sections of Cooper River Park trails extend into Camden west of Route 130 and east to the Kings Highway and Brace Road.
Vehicle Parking
Public Transit
Lambertville is accessible via Transbridge Lines from Doylestown, New Hope and New York.
Trenton is accessible via rail service provided by Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and SEPTA.
Bicycle
The D&L Trail on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River gives access via the bridges at New Hope-Lambertville, Washington Crossing, and Morrisville-Trenton. Walk your bike on the footwalk on the bridges. East Coast Greenway links to this tour at Trenton. Visit www.greenway.org
Vehicle Parking
Lambertville Station:
40.364756, -74.945880
Fireman’s Eddy
40.342392, -74.941894
Moore’s Creek:
40.322591, -74.915193
Washington Crossing State Park Trailhead:
40.298283, -74.868576
Scudder’s Falls (I-95):
40.264996, -74.847980
East Trenton:
40.245001, -74.818941
On-street parking available in Trenton
Wind your way through the scenic Pennypack Creek Valley on this 14-mile trail that was once the corridor for the Fox Chase - Newton Branch Line. Cross over a dramatic steel bridge, delight in the stunning beauty of Pennypack Park, spot birds at top birding areas, and see remains of buildings from colonial times. Recently the trail was extended allowing for access to historic Bryn Athyn.
Public Transit
Regional Rail
Trenton Regional Rail to Holmeburg Junction
SEPTA Regional Rail to Fox Chase Station
SEPTA Bus and Trackless Trolley
Routes 70 and 84 to State Road
Route 88 to Welsh Road
Route 28 to Rhawn Street
Routes 20 and 50 to Holme Avenue
Route 58 to Bustleton Avenue
Route 19 to Krewstown Road
Route 67 to Verree Road
Route 66 to Frankford Avenue
Bicycle
The Pennypack Trail continues north into Montgomery County where it follows the railbed of the former Reading Railroad Newtown Branch.
Vehicle Parking
Pennypack Park Trail Head:
40.027815, -75.012518
Rhawn Street Trail Head:
40.050070, -75.032923
Roosevelt Avenue Trail Head:
40.066670, -75.039576
Krewtown Road Trail Head:
40.076671, -75.054779
Verree Road Trail Head:
40.085204, -75.061480
Fox Chase Farm Trail Head:
40.089784, -75.069459
Once home to the sound of logging mills, today the verdant Wissahickon Valley Park offers a tranquil refuge from nearby Center City. Immerse yourself in a beautiful landscape of waterfalls, streams and dense foliage as you wind along a 7-mile long route through the park. Visit historic sites, spot wildlife and explore additional trails that lead to quiet and remote areas.
Public Transit
SEPTA Rail
Manayunk-Norristown Regional Rail Line to Wissahickon Station
Chestnut Hill West Line to St. Martins Station. Follow Springfield Ave and Valley Green Road into the gorge to connect with the trail.
Chestnut Hill West Line to Highland Station. Follow Seminole Avenue and then Rex Avenue down in to the gorge to connect with the Trail
SEPTA Bus
Routes 1, 9, 27, 35, 38, 61, 124, 125, and R
to Wissahickon Transfer Center
Route 27 to Wise?s Mill Road
Routes L and 97 to Northwestern Avenue
Bicycle
The Wissahickon Trail begins at the southern end at its junction with the Schuylkill River Trail at the mouth of the Wissahickon Creek at Ridge Avenue.
Vehicle Parking
Northwestern Avenue:
40.084494, -75.231971
Bells Mill Road
40.079619, -75.225301
Valley Green Road
40.054883, -75.218041
Lincoln Drive
40.027569, -75.192825
Cycle over rolling hills and enjoy tranquil farm and woodland vistas as you parallel a PA scenic byway on this protected path. The 8.4 mile route links Montgomery, Warrington and Doylestown, offering access to a wide variety of cultural, educational, and recreational sites; retail areas; links to other trails; and farms where in season you can pick your own fruit.
Public Transit
SEPTA Bus
Routes 94 and 132 to the Montgomery Mall
Route 55 to downtown Doylestown
Doylestown Regional Rail
Delaware Valley College Station
Downtown Doylestown Station
Intercity Bus
Greyhound Line to Doylestown
Trans-Bridge Line to Doylestown
Bicycle
The Route 202 Parkway Trail links with the Doylestown trail system at Lower State Road and at Wells Road.
Vehicle Parking
Doylestown Central Park
40.285957, -75.138123
New Britain Road & 202 Parkway
40.291283, -75.141375
Bristol Road & 202 Parkway
40.281053, -75.182210
Stump Road & County Line Road
40.254195, -75.205255
Route 309 & 202 Parkway
40.232465, -75.239195
Knapp Road & 202 Parkway
40.227332, -75.243883
Public Transit
SEPTA Bus
Route 93: Collegeville Trailhead
Route 99: Arcola and Egypt Rd. trail entrances
Bicycle
The Perkiomen trail links with the Audubon Loop Trail at Egypt Road at Lower Schuylkill Valley Park, and with the Schuylkill River Trail near the mouth of the Perkiomen Creek.
Vehicle Parking
There is limited parking available behind the Collegeville Station and the Collegeville Post Office. There is also on-street parking in Collegeville.
Trailhead at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park
40.131701, -75.446353
Trailhead at Pawlings Road
40.115057, -75.455837
This is actually on the Schuylkill River Trail and is a short distance from the trail junction with the Perkiomen Trail
The northern and most rural portion of the Schuylkill River Trail, this section of the route immerses trail users in a beautiful landscape, passes through charming small towns and offers the opportunity to visit historic sites. Follow scenic country roads, stop to enjoy restaurants and cafes and lose yourself in the beauty of Montgomery and Berks counties.
Public Transit
SEPTA Bus
Route 93 bus from Norristown to Montgomery County Community College, directly across from the trailhead at the Schuylkill River Heritage Area.
Pottstown Area Rapid Transit
Visit http://pottstownarearapidtransit.com/ and see their maps and schedules in their Ride Guide.
Bieber Tourways
Bieber Tourways operates intercity bus service between Reading, Pottsville, Norristown and Philadelphia, giving good access to the end points of this tour. Visit their website at
http://www.biebertourways.com/.
BARTA Bus
Numerous local routes in Reading and its suburbs are provided by BARTA, including several routes with serve RACC
Bicycle
The SRT currently ends at the Pottstown Trailhead at the headquarters of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area.
Bike Pottstown/Bike Schuylkill Bike Share provides free bicycle rentals to use the trail. Visit www.bikeschuylkill.org for details
Vehicle Parking
There are trailheads at several locations, as well other crossings of back roads:
Pottstown Riverfront Trailhead
40.243638, -75.653319
Keystone Blvd. Trailhead
40.245147, -75.660531
Grosstown Road Trailhead
40.244263, -75.690669
Union Township
40.258524, -75.781986
Angstadt Lane Trailhead
40.301122, -75.900003
Brentwood Trailhead along Route 10
40.301122, -75.900003
The RACC Trailhead in Reading
40.329383, -75.937041
Leave Philadelphia behind as you follow the Schuylkill River to neighboring Montgomery County. Along the way visit historic sites such as Valley Forge, connect to numerous other off road routes and experience stunning views of the river and the surrounding landscape as you follow a portion of the towpath of the historic Schuylkill Canal.
Public Transit
SEPTA Regional Rail
Wissahickon, Manayunk, Ivy Ridge,
Spring Mill, Conshohocken, and Norristown
SEPTA Bus
Routes 35, 61, and 62 at Main Street Manayunk
Route 97 in Spring Mill
Routes 95 and 97 in Conshohocken
Routes 90, 91, 93, 96, 97, 98, 99, and 131 in Norristown
Route 99 in Betzwood and Valley Forge
Bicycle
This section links with the trail between Manayunk and Schuylkill Banks (see Tour 4), and the section of the Schuylkill River Trail continuing north to Phoenixville.
In fall 2015, this section will link to the Cynwyd Heritage Trail via the iconic Manayunk Bridge, which is being converted into a multi-use trail.
At Haws Avenue in Norristown, the SRT links with the Farm Park Connector, a marked trail route on back streets linking to the Norristown Farm Park which has parking and picnic facilities.
At Betzwood there is a walkway across the Schuylkill River on the Betzwood Bridge, linking to multi-use trails in Valley Forge National Park.
Vehicle Parking
Trailheads and parking, some on local streets, exist on many of the crossings and access points along the section of the trail. Key parking areas are in Manayunk, Spring Mill, Conshohocken, Norristown, Port Indian and Betzwood.
Public Transit
SEPTA Regional Rail
30th Street Station
All stops on the Manayunk/Norristown line
SEPTA Market-Frankford Line and trolleys
Exit at 30th Street Station onto JFK Blvd, descend the stairway on the east side of the Schuylkill River that goes directly to the Trail
SEPTA Bus
Routes 38 and 43 at Spring Garden Street
Routes R, K, 1, and 63 at Midvale Avenue
Routes 1, 9, 27, 31, 61, 62, 65, 124, 135, and R at the Wissahickon Transfer Center
Bicycle
Several shared lanes and buffered bicycle lanes link with Schuylkill Banks. The off-road Wissahickon Trail links with the SRT at Ridge Avenue. The Schuylkill River Trail currently extends beyond Manayunk out into Montgomery and Chester Counties.
Vehicle Parking
There are several parking facilities along both Kelly Drive and Martin Luther King Drives in Fairmount Park, as well as at the Fairmount Waterworks. There are paid private parking lots near Schuylkill Banks; on-street parking is very limited. On street parking in East Falls and Manayunk is possible, but sometime limited during busy period; however, there are paid private parking lots available as well.
Follow the old railway corridor of the Chester Valley Railroad, a branch of the Reading Railroad, through scenic countryside in Chester and Montgomery counties. See remnants of the historic route in the form of stone culverts, explore a local park and keep your eyes open for abundant wildlife that live in the nearby wetlands.
Public Transit
SEPTA Bus
The 205 crosses the trail at Route 29, with certain trips crossing the trail at Cedar Hollow Road
SEPTA Routes 92 and 124 serve multiple points along the Trail between Chesterbrook Boulevard and Old Eagle School Road
Bicycle
There are currently no off-road bicycle trails linking fully with the Chester Valley Trail.
Vehicle Parking
Exton Park:
East Swedesford Road
Exton, PA 19341
40.040968, -75.602172
Battle of the Clouds Park
Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355
40.045381, -75.573878
East Whiteland Township Building
209 Conestoga Road
Frazer, PA 19355
40.049467, -75.557509
This lush greenway, which travels for 3.7 miles alongside Cobbs Creek, offers the perfect respite from summer heat. Enjoy a dense tree canopy as you travel on an off-road route which passes through a scenic neighborhood. Visit educational, historic and recreational sites along the way and follow the 58th Street Greenway that links to additional sites and trails.
Public Transit
SEPTA Market-Frankford Line
63rd Street Station
SEPTA Trolley
Route 13 to 65th Street
Route 34 to 61st Street
SEPTA Bus
Routes 31, 21, 42, 60, and 108
Bicycle
There are currently no off-road bicycle trails linking with the Cobbs Creek Trail and 58th Street Greenway, except for a short completed section of the Schuylkill River Trail in Bartram?s Garden.
Numerous streets with bicycle lanes link to the Cobbs Creek Trail and the 58th Street Greenway.
Vehicle Parking
Parking is available on many local streets along the entire trail corridor.
Expert tips for enjoying the Circuit Trails. Have Fun!
Bike Commuting
Before you ride to work or school, do a test run on a weekend day to figure out the best streets or trails to get to there. Things to look for:
Biking with Kids
The best resource for how to ride with children is other parents! The Philadelphia Bike Coalition has partnered with Philadelphia Kidical Mass on a series of rides, workshops, and parent meet-ups.
Bikes on Bridges
Only a handful of bridges that cross the Delaware River allow bicycles and pedestrians. These are the bridges which allow bicycles or pedestrians to cross:
Ben Franklin Bridge
Walkway open to bicycles and pedestrians 6AM – 8PM; open until 9PM from May-September.
During inclement weather, the bridge walkway may be closed. Follow @DRPA on Twitter for bridge updates
Tacony Palmyra Bridge
The sidewalk is open 24 hours weather permitting.
You are required to walk your bicycle across.
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (Trenton and farther north)
Most bridges require you to walk across.
Bicycles and pedestrians not allowed on Lower Trenton (US-1), Scudder Falls (I-95) and US 202 Bridges.
How to protect your bike
What to do in a crash
Getting there by bus or train
Many Circuit Trails are accessible by bus or train. Most public transportation agencies in our region will welcome your bicycle with some restrictions. This map shows public transportation stops that are adjacent to the trails.
