Bikes and Bridges: A Ride Along Three Waterways with Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams

Regal UA Cinema Parking Lot, Main Street Manayunk
Join us for an early morning summer bike ride along three waterways that link trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park to the Schuylkill River Trail.  We will focus on the many bridges that line the waterways as we ride over, under, and alongside them.
We will meet in Manayunk at the Regal Cinema Lot on Main Street and will head toward Wissahickon Valley Park, taking the Wissahickon Bike Path along the Creek up to Historic Rittenhouse Town. From there we will bike Forbidden Drive briefly, visiting one of the historical bridges over the creek. We will then retrace our route, connecting to the Schuylkill River Trail and riding down to Boathouse Row and the Art Museum. We will pass several bridges over the Schuylkill along the way, pausing briefly to discuss the fascinating history of these bridges. The route will be paved except for the short segment on Forbidden Drive. Once we reach the Art Museum, we will pause for a break and snack before we head back to Manayunk.
This event is for ages 18+. Safety Considerations – helmets must be worn at all times; riders are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of their own bicycles.
Distance: 12-13 miles
Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces).
Rain Date: July 12th, 9:00am-12:30pm.
Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. Unless otherwise specified, Trail Ambassador Walks may be on rocky, rugged trails that may be wet and slippery. Wear sturdy shoes or boots with socks. Walks are cancelled in heavy rain or icy conditions. For more information contact Marisa Miller at [email protected]. Visit www.fow.org for updates.
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