New Schuylkill Boardwalk, Forgotten Bottom, Devils Pool & More Exploration
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3 hours, 5-8 miles, Schuylkill RiverTrail, Art Museum, Boat House Row, New Boardwalk to Grays Ferry Crescent Park, Grays Ferry, Forgotten Bottom, Point Breeze & more.
We'll explore some really cool neighborhoods of Philly, walk the newly completed bridge along the Schuylkill path that connects to Gray's Ferry Crescent Park, then head through some interesting neighborhoods - Forgotten Bottom, Point Breeze, Devils Pool, and more - on a loop back to Boat House Row.
In Grey Ferry Park we pass the cite of the bridge to Bartram's Garden which has taken over 10 years to build. It's only a 50 yard long bridge. If it's completed we might walk over.
The path is so new that I can't find any good photos. I did post a photo below in the photos section. The new bridge is really cool and different. You feel like you are on a ship. One of the cooler places in Philly. The main photo shows the old boardwalk.
CARPOOLING
To carpool from Hill House (201 W Evergreen Ave, Phila) meet 45 minutes before the event. Carpool time changes if hike time changes. Text me 215-2474459, 3-4 days in advance. Chip in for gas and tolls.
GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For ~360 events each year donate $20 (2026), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (Sidney Goldstein 215 247-4459). Please text me after you donate so I can properly give you credit. Thanks. The yearly donation goes down to $15 in July; to $10 in Sept-Nov; Dec new year.