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Bartram's Mile Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bartram's Mile Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Fishing, hiking, picnicking, and other park activities are offered in this kid-friendly destination.
What runners say about Bartram's Mile Trail
“Bartram Gardens is a beautiful treasure in the heart of Southwest Philadelphia; beautiful greenery, great views, and a plethora of history about one of the nation first botanist.”
“I love it because its quiet and not too crowdy.”
The trail is part of an experience so you won’t believe you’re mine. There’s tons of parking that is free and easy access anywhere from the street location to the bars from Garden Center anywhere across the river line.
Working on the addition to the trail. Installing piles, walers, and tie backs for the observation pier and fishing pier.
Built on the site of one of the many petroleum terminals that once dotted the Schuylkill River, the Bartram's Mile section of the Schuylkill River Trail will meet the Grays Ferry Ped/Bike swing bridge and link the Grays Ferry Crescent and Christian to Crescent sections of the SRT to the National Historic Landmark…
Oh I love this place. Newly built, has water garden, a small audience-stage place, picnic spot, bike trails, fishing availability, and worth strolling. Beautiful flowers. I love it because its quiet and not too crowdy.
Trail conditions & character
“Bartram Gardens is a beautiful treasure in the heart of Southwest Philadelphia; beautiful greenery, great views, and a plethora of history about one of the nation first botanist.”
“I love it because its quiet and not too crowdy.”
Plan your run at Bartram's Mile Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Websiteschuylkillbanks.org
- Phone(215) 309-5523
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8 PM |
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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Schuylkill River Park
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