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Perkiomen Trail completed in Philadelphia area.
http://www.billcotton.com/philadelph...cle_trails.htm I took
a few pictures of the ceremony and posted then on the above page. The trail, Perkiomen is a rail to trail project that connect with the Schuylkill River trail in Oak PA and is now completed to Green Lane PA. It is presently possible to ride more than 50 miles of continues trail riding from Walnut St in downtown Philadelphia, through Norristown and Betzwood section of Valley Forge, to Oak PA and on to Green Lane PA, near the border of Berks and Leigh counties. The rail line right of way extends to Allentown. |
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Perkiomen Trail completed in Philadelphia area.
Ken Brown wrote in message . ..
Pennsylvania has some great rail trails and I would like to visit this one some day. If I only had time to do part of it, what is the most interesting section? I am confused about the length. One place on the web page says the red line is 17.86 miles and the blue line 24.09 miles, which does not add up to 50. Ken That information will be updated with the completion of the trail the red line on the map is 22 miles and the blue line is presently to Center City about 28 miles. (Bill Cotton) wrote: http://www.billcotton.com/philadelph...cle_trails.htm I took a few pictures of the ceremony and posted then on the above page. The trail, Perkiomen is a rail to trail project that connect with the Schuylkill River trail in Oak PA and is now completed to Green Lane PA. It is presently possible to ride more than 50 miles of continues trail riding from Walnut St in downtown Philadelphia, through Norristown and Betzwood section of Valley Forge, to Oak PA and on to Green Lane PA, near the border of Berks and Leigh counties. The rail line right of way extends to Allentown. Ken Brown, Toronto Canada Ontario Rail Trails: http://webhome.idirect.com/~brown delete "nospam" if replying via e-mail |
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Perkiomen Trail completed in Philadelphia area.
Ken Brown wrote in message . ..
Pennsylvania has some great rail trails and I would like to visit this one some day. If I only had time to do part of it, what is the most interesting section? Bill may disagree (and his knowledge and experience far exceed mine), but if you have only limited time in this area for a trail ride, I'd recommend riding the old mule barge trial along the Delaware River--about 60 miles from Morrisville to Easton, or cycle shorter segments at New Hope, Washington Crossing, or other points along the way. Second choice: the Perkiomen Trail from Betzwood Park (near Valley Forge National Park) or Lower Perkiomen Park to Green Lane and back. Last choice: Betzwood south along the Schuylkill River through Manayunk (think The Wall during the Wachovia Cycling pro race) to the Art Museum (think "Rocky"). Then, of course, there's the well-known Jim Thorpe trail..... Roy Zipris |
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What is the surface of this trail? If not paved, it is still suitable
for road bikes? On 26 Nov 2003 13:24:14 -0800, (Bill Cotton) wrote: Roy you rated the trails very well. I agree completly. I would only add that the Barge Trail runs on both side of the Delaware River. Frenchtown NJ, Trenton NJ to New Brunwick through Princeton NJ, it is the D&R, trail, Delaware and Rartin trail. The section through the city of Trenton is interupted but doeable. The D&R is a link in the East Coast Greenway. From them, cue sheets are available to connect both trails through Trenton NJ and Morrisville PA. |
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Cliff Allo wrote in message . ..
What is the surface of this trail? If not paved, it is still suitable for road bikes? The trails on both the PA and NJ sides of the Delaware River are crushed gravel, for the most part. At some point in Upper Bucks County, the PA path becomes compacted dirt. Really for hybrids and MTBs. For comparison, the path from the Art Museum in Phila to Valley Forge and then for another 4 1/2 miles north is paved, suitable for road bikes. (In fact, when the pro cyclists come to town, you often see teams speeding along the trail. ) Above that point (and where the trail gets prettiest, I think), again crushed gravel, which I've done on my road bike as far as Collegeville--but slowly and carefully, at 9-10 mph tops. Again, hybrid or MTB would be best. --Roy Zipris |
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Cliff Allo wrote in message . ..
What is the surface of this trail? If not paved, it is still suitable for road bikes? I suggest tire size as a limitation for these trails, 25 mm tires or larger is ok. Both trails mention here are hardpack, most area is pack clay, like a tennis court. other parts are fine stone pack. About 30 miles of the trail 50 miles from Philadelphia to Green Lane is paved. On 26 Nov 2003 13:24:14 -0800, (Bill Cotton) wrote: Roy you rated the trails very well. I agree completly. I would only add that the Barge Trail runs on both side of the Delaware River. Frenchtown NJ, Trenton NJ to New Brunwick through Princeton NJ, it is the D&R, trail, Delaware and Rartin trail. The section through the city of Trenton is interupted but doeable. The D&R is a link in the East Coast Greenway. From them, cue sheets are available to connect both trails through Trenton NJ and Morrisville PA. |
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"H. M. Leary" wrote in message
In an unofficial conversation with the supperintendant of Parks for Montgomery County, there are plans to pave the Perkiomen Trail as far north as Schwenksville by 2005. We1ll see. Remember the Blue Route??? Bill, below, is probably right about the tire size/width being the most important factor. As for paving the Perkiomen Trail, that will make the path all the more crowded with strollers, rollerbladers, etc.--a mixed blessing. I think I'd prefer it to remain as it is, like the Delaware paths. --RZ |
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