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Along the Schuylkill River, published by Arcadia and authored by Laura Catalano and Kurt D. Zwikl, is now available. Click here for more information.

Towpath Trail

2010 Trail Town Conference

September 23, 2010 9 am-4 pm

Learn how communities and businesses can attract trail users to generate increases in trail-related business. Visit our Schuylkill River Trail website to learn more.


With the 128-mile Schuylkill River as its spine, our Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area is alive with a remarkable diversity of historic, recreational and cultural attractions. Along "the Revolutionary River," visitors can shadow the birth of our nation from the cobblestone streets and fabled landmarks of old Philadelphia to the huts and hollows of Valley Forge. Upstream you'll find a wealth of historic places, quaint river towns, abundant parks and access points to the river and trails, and year-round activities.

There's always something new to discover. Let the river - and this website - be your guide.

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Featured Destinations
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Hopewell Furnace
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Mill Grove
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Appalachian Trail
 
Featured Activities
Birding
Birding
Hiking
Biking
Paddling
Paddling

 

We now have a website dedicated exclusively to the Schuylkill River Trail! To view maps, find status updates and learn where you can get the new trail brochures visit www.schuylkillrivertrail.com.

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Click here to learn about our unique partnership with Montgomery County Community College and the proposed Schuylkill River Academic and Heritage Center.

A DVD of our new PBS documentary, The Revolutionary River, is now available for sale at our headquarters. Learn more here.