Have done the landingville stretch and love it. Lots of birds to see even at this time of year. Can't wait til spring when the birds start coming back. Found a great new walking spot.

My family and I checked out this trail for the first time yesterday. With blue sky, cool temps. and some color still on the trees, we enjoyed a great ride. With fallen leaves, running down the trail with us in the breeze, it was quite magical! We started from the trail head in Hamburg, went out about 6 miles and then back again. We found the trail that we traveled on to be in great condition, smooth, and well marked. We passed a few other bikers and walkers enjoying the trail too. Our only caution about this trail is that it is not one for young children to bike on as the drop off is quite steep in some areas and there are no fences.

Today I rode the Bartram Trail from the Hamburg trailhead to the Auburn Bridge and back. A bit cool and mostly cloudy but a great ride. I was expecting washed out areas due to all the recent rain but the trail is in excellent condition for this entire 6 mile section. A bit bumpy under the Rt. 61 bridge but that's it. Lots of areas/benches to stop and take a rest if you need it. I'm looking forward to returning with the entire family later this spring or early in the summer - it will be gorgeous. I am hoping there are plans to make the bridge at Auburn passable - this is a great ride!

We just road this section of trail on monday December 20 2010 it was 25 degrees outside and we still had a great time on this trail. It is a lovely well maintaned trail that is 6 miles long ( We started at Hamburg ) and stops at a unfinished bridge before Auburn. There is no way to get to Auburn until they finish the trail on the closed railroad bridge, you can however get to Port Clinton. Just pass the Port Clinton rail station you have to make a right onto another trail that goes down a steep hill, cross a bridge and into town. This trail is well worth the ride and with all the flowering bushes is probably lovely in the summer.

I have found so many different descriptions of this trail. They have all varied in how long it is and where the trailheads are, so I decided to go up and find out for myself. I live in South Jersey so it took me about 2 hrs. to get there.
I figured I would make it an out and back trip, so I parked at the Hamburg trailhead. This trail does not go all the way to Auburn. It is exactly a 6 mile trip to the closed RR bridge crossing the river. It is gated off with a couple benches and a picnic bench. Nice spot to stop for a snack.
There is no access to the river from this trail, nor is there a way to get across the river to visit this Port Clinton. I don't understand what trail all these sites are describing but it sure isn't this one.
Ok, an honest review of this lovely little trail. It is beautifully maintained. Great scenery the entire length. I met nothing but friendly people, everyone was courteous and followed all the traffic rules. I saw bikers(young and old), horses, hikers, dogwalkers, even a 2 person surrey, who had a rear view mirror and saw I wanted to pass even before I politely dinged my bike bell!
There were easy to read signs for mileage and interesting info along the whole trail. I highly recommend this out and back trail, which is a total of 12 miles to anyone. Pretty and well maintained for the more experienced bikers and weekend warriors alike! :)

I have walked, jogged, and biked this trail and could not wait to cross country ski it. I got my chance twice in February, 2010. The first was after about 7 inches of fresh snow, 4 miles up and back, absolutely heavenly, had the trail virtually to myself on a Sunday afternoon once past the railroad station. I had to wait for my second ski run another 2 weeks until the second 16" of snow was melted enough to make the Hamburg lot remotely passable. I noticed most people parked at the RV or Toyota lots at the Hamburg end after the second snowfall as the access roads & lot were incredibly messy and barely passable days after the snow. I skiid all 6 miles of the trail the second time on a warm day and on very soft snow. Again, beautiful scenery and had the trail absolutely to myself at the upper end. Can't wait for the Auburn bridge to be completed. A big downside to skiing the trail is that neither the Hamburg or Auburn access roads and lots are plowed at all in winter. My sister got seriously stuck in the Hamburg lot (with a 4WD) on an attempt she made a week after the second snowfall. Also would like signs posted on the trail for dog walkers to clean up after their animals. Will try to ski or run the portion above Auburn and post pictures of this end.

Took a ride on our bikes from Hamburg to about a mile past Port Clinton today. Even though it was sunny, 68 degrees, in November, it was not very busy. Beautiful trail and experience. Very clean too. We will be back soon.

This trail is by far one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Each day I have trouble deciding if I should walk with the dog, jog or ride my bike.

We biked this trail on July 19, 2009 for the first time. It is great for beginners and for a leisurely ride. Beautiful scenery the entire way and the fellow bikers and trekers are also pleasant and friendly. The trail is also litter free and well maintained. Will definatly be back and hope that the trail is connected together soon!!!

2 Bikers from Kunkletown

My husband and I rode this trail on July3, 2009. It was a beautiful day and the trail was gorgeous.
The wild Rhododendron was all in bloom. There where also many other wild flowers blooming.
The old steam locomotive at Port Clinton train station was running and blowing its whistle. It brought back childhood memories for my husband.
We saw some hikers doing the Appalachian Trail and a number of families also biking. There where kayaks on the Schuylkill River as well. What a beautiful place to ride. We're new bikers and are enjoying the rail to trails.
We can't wait until the bridge is completed at the Auburn end so that we can continue on to see more of this beautiful area.
Donna Reinhart 7/5/09

Easy access to the trailhead. Path is pretty flat, very well maintained and easy to navigate. Not too crowded, even on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Can only do about half of this trail before reaching a trestle that hasn't yet been converted. Nice signs along the way that tell a lot about the railroad, development of the trail, and towns surrounding the trail. Nice family trail.