trails: REDESIGN Schuylkill River Trail

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

 
 About the Trail
 Length: 18 existing miles
 Width: 10-12 feet
 Surface: Asphalt
 Activities: Biking, walking,
 jogging, rollerblading
 
 
Schuylkill River Trail Graphic #1 Biker on Schuylkill River Trail The Scenic Schuylkill River
 
Schuylkill River Trail

The Schuylkill River Trail in Montgomery County is an 18-mile multi-use trail that runs from Philadelphia to Mont Clare.  It was built on the Pennsylvania Railroad right-of-way and parallels the scenic Schuylkill River as it passes through various townships and boroughs.  The trail is a popular destination for biking, rollerblading, jogging, and walking.  It is recognized as a National Recreation Trail by the U.S. Department of Interior’s National Trails System.  Once the remaining Pottstown portion of the trail is completed, 22.5 miles of the trail will pass through the county.  Chester County is moving forward with its portion of the project, which will eventually result in the completion of a 60-mile continuous portion from Philadelphia to Reading.  The long-range goal is a 115-mile trail from Pottsville (Schuylkill County) to Philadelphia.

 

Schuylkill Canal Towpath

Montgomery County, with the assistance of Upper Providence Township, is working on an exciting new project to restore the historic Schuylkill Canal Towpath in Port Providence and Mont Clare, Montgomery County.  Once the restoration is complete, the towpath will serve as a part of the Schuylkill River Trail for walking and off-road bicycling.  Road bicycles will be encouraged to share the roadway between Longford Road and Route 29.  Please visit the canal restoration page for project updates.