Philadelphia Schuylkill Banks: short boardwalk return
Pennsylvania · Greenway
Walk your bicycle down the South Street Bridge ramp. Follow the signed riverside Boardwalk and trail north up to one mile and retrace, walking all ramps and any railroad crossing. Do not ride a blocked crossing or weave around a train.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Philadelphia · Pennsylvania
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved riverside trail and boardwalk
- Road crossings
- Walk your bicycle down the South Street Bridge ramp. Follow the signed riverside Boardwalk and trail north up to one mile and retrace, walking all ramps and any railroad crossing. Do not ride a blocked crossing or weave around a train.
- Elevation
- Shared riverside course with access ramps; crowds can require walking.
- Starting location
- Schuylkill Banks South Street Bridge access ramp, Philadelphia, PA
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk reference; approximate planning point, not a surveyed entrance or parking stall.
Philadelphia Schuylkill Banks: short boardwalk return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-21. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
Walk your bicycle down the South Street Bridge ramp. Follow the signed riverside Boardwalk and trail north up to one mile and retrace, walking all ramps and any railroad crossing. Do not ride a blocked crossing or weave around a train.
Start and parking approach
Start: Schuylkill Banks South Street Bridge access ramp, Philadelphia, PA
Arrange lawful off-site public parking or arrive by transit/ferry as appropriate, then walk your bicycle to the named access. No dedicated free trailhead lot or unrestricted private-business parking is promised.
Distance and route
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Chosen cap of 1 mile(s) outward and the same distance back; turn earlier at barriers, crossings or unsuitable tread. The parking/access walk is additional and unmeasured.
Walk your bicycle down the South Street Bridge ramp. Follow the signed riverside Boardwalk and trail north up to one mile and retrace, walking all ramps and any railroad crossing. Do not ride a blocked crossing or weave around a train.
Surface and effort
Surface: Paved riverside trail and boardwalk. Shared riverside course with access ramps; crowds can require walking. No surveyed maximum slope or accessibility certification is supplied.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to pedestrians, use the signed bicycle/shared-use route, slow at crossings and blind bends, and walk uncomfortable ramps. Authorized maintenance or emergency vehicles may appear. The written route defines the separated portion; nearby roads and unmarked walking or technical trails are excluded. Check current device rules before bringing an e-bike.
Hours, costs and access
Choose daylight and follow current posted park, trail and parking hours. Seasonal facilities and temporary closures can differ. Ordinary access fees were not established in this pass. Obey posted entry and parking terms; rentals, events and other services are separate.
Reviewed October 21, 2026. The arrival bridge and surrounding street bike lanes are not counted as separated riding. Arrange legal off-site parking or transit and walk the approach. No promise of an uninterrupted route to every regional trail segment. Retained JFK bridge work lists overnight trail restrictions and closed JFK stairs; use this southern ramp and daylight, and obey any remaining work controls. This is source-based planning, not a field inspection or a guarantee of present-day conditions. Stop at closures; do not improvise a traffic-road bypass.
Map location
The marker is a labeled planning reference, not a surveyed parking space, bicycle entrance or navigable route line. Use the written start and current on-site signs for the final approach.