Schuylkill River Trail
The Schuylkill River, stretching 135 miles through southeastern Pennsylvania, is a vital waterway with deep historical significance.
Originating near Pottsville, it winds through diverse landscapes before joining the Delaware River in Philadelphia. Once a key transportation route during the Industrial Revolution, the river facilitated the movement of coal and goods, though industrialization also brought significant pollution.
Today, after extensive restoration efforts, the Schuylkill River is cherished for its ecological and recreational value. It serves as a cultural landmark, hosting major rowing events and offering scenic trails, embodying both the region’s industrial heritage and its commitment to environmental stewardship.
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Explore BUCKSCO Today’s archive of 15+ posts about the Schuylkill River.
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential…
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Schuylkill River Greenways Connects Communities to the River All Summer
With the unofficial start of summer comes the familiar sight of kayaks in the Schuylkill River, and Schuylkill River Greenways…
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Large Phoenixville Apartment Complex Sells to New York Firm for $90 Million
A large Phoenixville apartment complex has been sold to an entity connected with New York financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald…
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One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one…
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Schuylkill River Greenways Receives $1.5 Million for Trail Building in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill River Greenways NHA has received $1,500,000 in federal grant funds through PennDOT to build 4.6 miles of trail between St.…
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JPOrleans Acquires Land for River Trail at Valley Forge Community
JPOrleans, in partnership with the Piazza family, has recently acquired an 18-acre parcel in King of Prussia for the creation…
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Montgomery County Brings on Board Engineering Firm NV5, Nonprofit ACLAMO for Norristown Trailheads Project
Montgomery County and its project partners engineering firm NV5 and nonprofit ACLAMO are working to transform two trailheads in Norristown,…
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Phoenixville Ready to Welcome Newest Brewery This March
Twelve78 Brewing Company is expecting to open the doors on the newest brewery in Phoenixville sometime in March, and it…
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Circuit Trails Network Nears 50 Percent Completion, Secures $41.7 Million in Funding for Trail Projects in 2023
The Circuit Trails Coalition is marking 2023 as a successful year of trail progress for the Circuit Trails network. With…
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New 12-Story Apartment Building in Conshohocken Offers ‘Urban Vibe’
This week Equus Capital Partners welcomed the first residents to the new Madison West Elm, a 12-story apartment building in…
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Schuylkill River Trail Getting Closer to Continuous Trail Between Philly, Frackville
The partnership between nonprofits and local governments working on creating a continuous trail along the Schuylkill River that would run…
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Public Opposition to Homeless Encampment Sweep in Pottstown Continues
As more people in Pottstown learned about the borough’s plan to vacate a homeless encampment on a stretch of land…
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A Bridge Now Connects the Schuylkill River Trail Between Hamburg and Auburn
Now there are even more scenic trails to enjoy this fall, whether you love to bike or just walk around…
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Philly, Lower Merion Considering New Trail to Connect Manayunk and Lower Merion
Transportation professionals in Philadelphia and Lower Merion have been studying the feasibility of creating a new trail connection across the…
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Schuylkill River and Delaware River Trails Both Have Gaps, Here Is What Is Being Done to Connect Them
While both the Schuylkill River Trail and Delaware River Trail are not continuous, there are currently plans to connect the…
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Schuylkill River Trail Along the Manayunk Canal Closed for Restoration
The Schuylkill River Trail along the Manayunk Canal will be closed to the public for the rest of the year…
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PECO Working with Advocates to Respectfully Clear Norristown Homeless Encampment
In May, when PECO announced it planned on clearing out the homeless encampment on its Norristown property, the utility company…
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Esteemed Guide Deems Philadelphia One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is,…
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