Swath Of New Trails Opening Off Schuylkill River Trail

ROXBOROUGH — A new swath of trails is opening up in the Roxborough area along the Schuykill River.

The trails are on the 340 acre property of the Schuykill Environmental Center.

Named the River Trail Gateway, an ornate stone staircase on the Schuykill River Trail leads past a trail map kiosk and up the steep slope into the woods of the Center's property.

The trails are ideal for those who love to mix biking with hiking or running. At the gateway, there's spot to park your bike. The trails are for hikers only.

You can access the Schuylkill Environmental Center from the Roxborough-Manayunk area by following the towpath and Schuylkill River Trail from Manayunk out past Port Royal Avenue. From the Plymouth area, access the trail near the Miquon SEPTA Station at AIM Academy and head toward the city.

REI provided the bike rack and the William Penn Foundation helped fund the project.

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