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| The Philadelphia runners guide book Philadelphia Running and Walking describes the top running and walking routes in the region. Includes maps, mileages, directions, public transit, commentary, food-beverage recommendations, running events, and local running clubs. Available in paperback or PDF download. |
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| Pennypack Park |
Our top Philadelphia running and walking route
recommendations:
Center City Schuylkill Banks Loop
A 3.3-mile loop passing close to many Center City hotels. An
ideal way for a city visitor to get out and start appreciating
Philadelphia [map]
Historic District and the Jersey Side
A collection of ideas that allow you to run past Philadelphia's
historic sites (Independence National Historical Park) and Society
Hill, cross the majestic Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and experience
the New Jersey side of the Delaware River.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
A series of excellent running trails in a wildlife refuge setting near
Philadelphia International Airport [map]
Schuylkill River Trail
A beautiful outing starting and finishing near Center City hotels
and taking in the most scenic parts of the Philadelphia Marathon
course Go roughly eight miles to Manayunk or do an 8.4-mile
loop turning around at the Falls Bridge. [map]
Wissahickon Valley and Chestnut Hill
A 7.4-mile beautiful one way route along vehicle-free Forbidden
Drive in which you can return either on foot or by public transit
Pennypack Creek Trail
A relaxing 10.2 mile one way run or walk, well removed from the
hectic parts of the city. Public transit access at both ends.
Valley Forge - Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
An unforgettable 5.0-mile loop trail for runners or walkers inside
the famous Valley Forge National Historical Park
Manayunk to Conshohocken
An important 6.0-mile connecting segment of the Schuylkill River
Trail from Center City to Valley Forge.
Conshohocken to Valley Forge
Another important connecting segment of the Schuylkill River
Trail.
Audubon Loop
A fascinating 4.2-mile running or walking loop trail in the Valley
Forge region.
Many of these routes can be linked to form long training runs or
day walks.
See the book Philadelphia Running and Walking for maps,
directions, trail conditions, public transit,and full details of routes.
(Available in print or ebook download.)
recommendations:
Center City Schuylkill Banks Loop
A 3.3-mile loop passing close to many Center City hotels. An
ideal way for a city visitor to get out and start appreciating
Philadelphia [map]
Historic District and the Jersey Side
A collection of ideas that allow you to run past Philadelphia's
historic sites (Independence National Historical Park) and Society
Hill, cross the majestic Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and experience
the New Jersey side of the Delaware River.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
A series of excellent running trails in a wildlife refuge setting near
Philadelphia International Airport [map]
Schuylkill River Trail
A beautiful outing starting and finishing near Center City hotels
and taking in the most scenic parts of the Philadelphia Marathon
course Go roughly eight miles to Manayunk or do an 8.4-mile
loop turning around at the Falls Bridge. [map]
Wissahickon Valley and Chestnut Hill
A 7.4-mile beautiful one way route along vehicle-free Forbidden
Drive in which you can return either on foot or by public transit
Pennypack Creek Trail
A relaxing 10.2 mile one way run or walk, well removed from the
hectic parts of the city. Public transit access at both ends.
Valley Forge - Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
An unforgettable 5.0-mile loop trail for runners or walkers inside
the famous Valley Forge National Historical Park
Manayunk to Conshohocken
An important 6.0-mile connecting segment of the Schuylkill River
Trail from Center City to Valley Forge.
Conshohocken to Valley Forge
Another important connecting segment of the Schuylkill River
Trail.
Audubon Loop
A fascinating 4.2-mile running or walking loop trail in the Valley
Forge region.
Many of these routes can be linked to form long training runs or
day walks.
See the book Philadelphia Running and Walking for maps,
directions, trail conditions, public transit,and full details of routes.
(Available in print or ebook download.)
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