TRAIL CLOSURE ALERT:
The trail near Monocacy Station in Union Township, Berks County will close beginning Feb. 1 for construction. More details available under the "Trail Alerts" section on the Schuylkill River Trail Overview page.
Vote for the Schuylkill River Trail in the 2021 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Riverwalk. People can vote once a day until the contest ends Feb. 15 at noon. CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!
The Schuylkill River Greenways map is divided by Trailheads, Trail Towns and Places to Visit.
Parking for the Betzwood Trailhead is accessed via Trooper Road. From the trailhead, trail users wishing to visit the park’s buildings and trails can cross the Schuylkill River on Sullivan’s Bridge, a pedestrian/bike bridge completed in 2016. Betzwood was the site of a silent film studio that operated from 1912 to 1923. Valley Forge National Historical Park commemorates the Revolutionary War encampment of the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778. The park includes a welcome center, gift shop, historic buildings, restrooms and a network of trails.