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Schuylkill River Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Open 24 hours

Confirmed from 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.

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Open 24h

What runners say about Schuylkill River Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Whether I’m biking or just out for a walk, the river views here never get old. The trail is well-maintained and perfect for a little escape into nature. It’s my favorite way to unwind in the city.

★★★★☆ — Jakov , Aug 2025

What can I say... the trail is... Fun, long, nice, a must if seeking physical activity

★★★★★ — Jor , Sep 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Plan your run at Schuylkill River Trail

The practical stuff

AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
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.

Hours

Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Schuylkill River Trail

Kelly Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19130

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