ICYMI: Schuylkill River Trail Named Best Urban Trail In America

This story was originally published in Pach on July 24.

The Schuylkill River Trail has been named the best urban trail in the United States by USA Today, they announced Friday.

The trail runs from the mouth of the river by the Delaware in Philadelphia and along Manayunk and Conshohocken before passing through Norristown, Valley Forge, Phoenixville, and the length of Montgomery County.

All told, it runs for 60 miles through the heart of densely urban and suburban areas, providing hikers, bikers, runners, and commuters with a escape to nature and a trail for wellness and enjoyment.

The results were as follows:

1. Schuylkill River Trail - Philadelphia
2. MKT Nature and Fitness Trail - Columbia, Md.
3. Swamp Rabbit Trail - Greenville, S.C.
4. Buffalo Bayou Park - Houston
5. Indianapolis Cultural Trail - Indianapolis
6. American River Bike Trail - Sacramento
7. Atlanta BeltLine - Atlanta
8. River Walk and Mission Trail - San Antonio
9. Lakefront Trail - Chicago
10. Rose Kennedy Greenway - Boston

It’s not the first time this year that the Schuylkill River Trail has received accolades as one of the nation’s best. Earlier in June, it was named as one of the nation’s 10 best urban bike paths by Fodors Travel.

USA Today has the following to say about the path :

This trail that follows the Schuylkill River is in the process of expansion, not quite halfway done, but it already features more than 60 miles of trails through Philly. Forget the car and take a bike to commute from Philadelphia to Phoenixville (and get some exercise while you’re at it) in this beautiful national and state heritage area. Coming soon: a walking bridge to cross the river in Valley Forge.

USA Today created the nomination-list, while readers voted on the winner over the last few weeks.