The 10 to Pennypack Valley, Special Amenities Access Overview The Pennypack Valley was the site of numerous Trip Ideas Public Transit General Characteristics water-powered mills during colonial times, and many historic sites are visible from the trail. Northeast Philly Environmental Tour Regional Rail • Trail length: 9.5 miles Start at the Roosevelt Boulevard trailhead

Trenton Regional Rail to Holmeburg Junction The oldest bridge in continuous use in the • Surface: Asphalt through Philadelphia Head north on the trail passing under the SEPTA Regional Rail to Fox Chase Station United States spans the Pennypack at Frankford Crushed Stone in Montgomery County Avenue, which was formerly the King’s Highway. Rooselvelt Boulevard overpass SEPTA Bus and Trackless Trolley • Fairly hilly terrain, especially heading north The older part of the bridge on the downstream As the trail passes under Verree Road, take the Routes 70 and 84 to State Road side dates back to the 1600’s. spur to street level to check out the exhibits and Route 88 to Welsh Road • Rail trail that follows the path of the former activities at Pennypack Environmental Center. Route 28 to Rhawn Street Fox Chase - Newton Branch line from Fox Chase Farm, at Pine Road, serves as an Routes 20 and 50 to Holme Avenue Montgomery County to the Delaware River educational facility with programs on agriculture Return to the trail and continue north. At Pine Route 58 to Bustleton Avenue and farming. It is one of the last working farms Road, enter Fox Chase Farm. Visit the farm’s • Trailheads located at every major road Route 19 to Krewstown Road in any major city, and the land has produced resident cattle, sheep, pigs, and chickens. Route 67 to Verree Road • The trail passes through beautiful, forested agriculture for over 300 years. Admission is free. Return to the trail and head south to the start Route 66 to Frankford Avenue . The park is well-signed The Pennypack Environmental Center on of the trip on Roosevelt Boulevard. Bicycle and very popular with locals. Frequent users Verree Road has exhibits on local wildlife and are happy to help visitors with directions. history including a 300-gallon aquarium with The Pennypack Trail continues north into Tour length – 8.6 miles • Upper sections of the park contain unpaved fish native to the creek. The center’s bird feeding Montgomery County where it follows the railbed Biking - 50 minutes trails for mountain bike and equestrian use stations attract native nuthatches and hawks. of the former Reading Railroad Newtown Walking - 3 hours Branch. Refer to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater History and Future There are several restaurants and groceries for Philadelphia’s regional map for recommended picnic food, generally just outside Pennypack Ride Down to the River Pennypack Park was established in 1905 by the on-road bicycle routes linking with the Trail. Park along some of the major roads that cross Start at the Roosevelt Boulevard trailhead City of Philadelphia to insure the protection of the park. Picnic tables dot the length of the trail. Vehicle Parking and the surrounding land. Head south on the trail away from the Roosevelt The Tacony Hoagie Trail guides visitors to the Boulevard overpass Pennypack Park Trail Head: The park consists of 1,600 acres of woodlands, best spots to try the historic neighborhood’s 40.027815, -75.012518 meadows, wetlands and fields. Exit the trail at one of the many trailheads and famous eats. Start at Jack’s Place one mile west The Pennypack Trail along the Delaware River pick up food to go at a neighborhood eatery Rhawn Street Trail Head: of Holmeburg Junction station, then follow is part of the , planned to 40.050070, -75.032923 Hoagie Trail signs to all four stops. Return to the trail and continue south until the connect Maine to Florida. A temporary route trail meets the Delaware River at the mouth of Roosevelt Avenue Trail Head: map is available from www.greenway.org. the Pennypack Creek. Enjoy your meal and the 40.066670, -75.039576 Montgomery County will add 3.2 miles to the views at one of the trailhead park’s picnic tables. Krewtown Road Trail Head: trail in 2015, eventually linking the Pennypack After eating, follow the trail back north to the 40.076671, -75.054779 Trail with the in Bryn Athyn. start of the tour. Verree Road Trail Head: 40.085204, -75.061480 Tour length – 10.7 miles Biking - 1 hour Fox Chase Farm Trail Head: Walking - 3.5 hours 40.089784, -75.069459