What’s New on the Schuylkill Trail?

Our walk starts on the trail under the Walnut Street Bridge on the Schuylkill River Trail where we will learn how the trail was developed and what the banks of the Schuylkill River used to be like. Highlights of the walk will be seeing the Grays Ferry Crescent section, the now completed sections joining South Street to Christian Street along the river, including the ongoing new construction south of Christian, and the new Bartram’s Mile.

The walk will be approximately 2.5 miles with some easy ups and downs. Good shoes, sun protection and water are musts. We will return by taking the #12 Septa bus at the Grays Ferry Bridge back to 22^nd and Locust Streets. The bus then continues East on Locust.

No one knows more about the trail and the history of the Schuylkill than John Randolph. An architect, Randolph helped create the Schuylkill River Development Council in 1992 and it was that group that allowed the first section of the trail to become a reality in 2004.

We suggest that you prepare for this walk by watching an excellent video about the history of the Schuylkill River and its revival at:  https://vimeo.com/823509647 (NB:  link has been changed)

Thanks to FitC Member John Randolph for organizing this event.

FitC members only for first 48 hours

Event Fee: FitC Members $11. Non-FitC Guest. $16.  Refunds will be made only for cancellations by May 6, less a $1.50 refund charge. For cancellations and refunds contact Info@friendscentercity.org

Heavy Rain Cancels. Rain date Sunday, May 12 at 1 pm

FitC Contact/Questions:  Pam Freyd. pamfreyd@earthlink.net

Walnut Street Bridge on the east (Center City) side of the Schuylkill River

We will meet under the Walnut Street Bridge. There is a staircase at the beginning of the bridge on Walnut Street that provides the easiest access.