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New Trail Link Opens 70-Mile Philadelphia-Reading Route

August 28, 2026August 27, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

POTTSTOWN, PA — A new Schuylkill River Trail connector near Pottstown has eliminated a hazardous break in the regional trail network, creating an uninterrupted roughly 70-mile route between Philadelphia and …

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Schuylkill River Trail: The Trail That Follows the River’s Memory

May 19, 2026May 17, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

In the early morning, the Schuylkill River Trail feels almost weightless. Cyclists move quietly through the mist near Cromby, their tires humming softly over smooth asphalt while the river drifts …