6-Mile Scenic Phoenixville-Schuylkill River Loop Hike

The Schuylkill River is lovely year-round, and our hike will treat us to river views 95% of the time.

This easy-to-moderate hike will start promptly at 10:00 AM, when we walk a flat 5-6-mile route that starts in the first, large parking lot at Lock 60, across the canal from the Lock Tender's House.

We will hike the eastern side of the river on the gravel, Schuylkill River trail, check out a nature center, field a small stream crossing, then cross the busy Black Rock Bridge. From the Black Rock Boat Launch, we will follow the dirt path along the western bank of the Schuylkill River. At the trail's end, we will return to the Lock 60 parking lot.

Although the hike is almost entirely flat, you should wear sturdy hiking or walking shoes and bring water, snacks and a smile. If it has rained, the trails on the Black Rock side will be very muddy.

To sign up, add yourself to this Meetup post, then click on https://activities.outdoors.org/s/oc-activity/a5UUN0000012UO1/act00012987 to complete your registration. (Guests should also register online)

Use the Lock Tender's House address: 400 Tow Path Rd, Mont Clare, PA 19453. Approach via the Lock 60 entry drive that originates across the street from Produce Junction, just off the Mont Clare bridge. GPS coordinates may be off a bit. Use Google maps to navigate for best results.

Please note: In order to comply with Pennsylvania Youth Protection Laws, all children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other Chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.