Pennypack Trail:
Pennsylvania
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Description:
The Pennypack Trail is a 2.4-mile rail-trail located mostly in Lorimer Park in Montgomery County and connected to Pennpack Park in Philadelphia County. Converted from the old Fox Chase-Newton Branch line, this trail runs from Rockledge Borough on the Philadelphia/Montgomery County boundary, north to Huntingdon Pike (Route 232) in Abington Township.

The Pennypack Trail now seemlessly connects to Pennypack Park and a 10-mile paved trail along Pennypack Creek, leading to the waterfront of the Delaware River. You'll realize the difference between rail-trail and park trail as you come upon rolling hills and curves. Celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2005, this is one of Philadelphia residents most beloved parks with access for cyclists as well as equestrians. There are several miles of unpaved trails open to mountain bikers and equestrians.

A brochure with trail map can be found here: http://trails.montcopa.org/trails/cwp/view.asp?a=1682&q=71170&trailsNav=|.

An interactive map of the entire Philadelphia Park System, including Pennypack Park can be found here: http://citymaps.phila.gov/map/default.aspx.

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Parking & Trail Access:
Find the entrance to Pennypack Park on Pine Road south of Moredon Road, where there is extensive parking with picnic areas. There is another entrance at Algon at Bustleton, and a large park with many parking spaces at State Road near the Holmesburg prison. The park entrance is to the south.

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Reviews: [2 trail ratings]
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Kept wanting to stop to take photographs.
By janemblair in August, 2010
As a visiting mid-westerner, this was my first time cycling alone in this area, so I appreciated how well used this trail was, mid-afternoon, late August. Heavily shaded most of the miles I covered between Pine Rd. and Bustleton Ave. Very winding and sometimes hilly, made me hug the right, so as not to run someone down on a blind curve. I always signaled my approach, but strolling pedestrians aren't too good about keeping to the right. Beautiful scenery: huge old trees, birds, squirrels, chipmunks, rocky Pennypack Creek, picturesque bridges.
Beautiful Trail
By JAVC in April, 2010
Recently discovered this one. Beautiful ride, and enjoyable terrain.
Great Trail
By Boz in January, 2007
" Pennypack is a great jogging/biking trail. West of the boulevard is safer than east of the blvd. Whatever direction you go, it's fun. Philly receives heavy criticism for many things, but give the city a lot of credit for Pennypack."
Nice, hilly section of the trail
Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Robbins Avenue to Route 232, Huntingdon Pike
Counties: Montgomery, Philadelphia
Trail Length: 12.4 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Asphalt, Dirt
Trail Activities: Bike, Inline Skating, Fishing, Wheelchair Accessible, Horseback Riding, Walking, Cross Country Skiing
TrailLink ID: 6032649