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Port Providence Trailhead - Schuylkill River Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 262 Google reviews · Running trail in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Port Providence Trailhead - Schuylkill River 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.
Park, as well as trail including a bike trail, kayaking trail, dog park and fishing area, for biking, running and walking.
What runners say about Port Providence Trailhead - Schuylkill River Trail
“This is a beautiful trail alongside Delaware canal just across from the Delaware river.”
“You can see a dog park, Fitzwater station is a bar/bbq that also rents kayaks for those interested in a small water activity it's a calm waterway (no current), so easy to paddle.”
I walked along the gravel trail by the canal. Saw plenty of turtles and a blue heron!
Man this trail is breath taking. I have seen many turtles, which I think is amazing. This trail goes on for a long time. You can do many things. Well paved/ Gravel roads taken care of very well. Just a beautiful trail.
I run here all the time. There's tons of parking, nearby restrooms, and the trails here connect the Perkiomen trail, Schuylkill River Trail and the SRT Tow Path, There's an easy 15 miles of trails nearby, all connected up and expertly maintained.
Nice, peaceful trail with plenty of ducks and geese. The trail is not that wide so if you are walking you have to listen out for a biker coming up behind you.
Trail conditions & character
“The trail head provides restrooms with running water, water fountains, picnic tables, plenty of parking, and a bike rack.”
“You can see a dog park, Fitzwater station is a bar/bbq that also rents kayaks for those interested in a small water activity it's a calm waterway (no current), so easy to paddle.”
“This is a beautiful trail alongside Delaware canal just across from the Delaware river.”
“Nice, peaceful trail with plenty of ducks and geese.”
“The trail head provides restrooms with running water, water fountains, picnic tables, plenty of parking, and a bike rack.”
“Well paved/ Gravel roads taken care of very well.”
“Well paved/ Gravel roads taken care of very well.”
“You can see a dog park, Fitzwater station is a bar/bbq that also rents kayaks for those interested in a small water activity it's a calm waterway (no current), so easy to paddle.”
Plan your run at Port Providence Trailhead - Schuylkill River Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteschuylkillriver.org
- Phone(484) 945-0200
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 6:30 AM–8 PM |
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