regional trail section · Chester County, Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River Trail — Chester County section
The County-managed section follows the Schuylkill River from the Mont Clare Bridge near Phoenixville north to the Route 422 bridge at the Montgomery County line.
Before you go
- Parking & entrances
- The County identifies Cromby Trailhead at 829 Township Line Road, Phoenixville. Check the County map for other access points.
- Hours
- Open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
- Trails & terrain
- County descriptions list Phase I from Cromby to Linfield at about 5.7 miles and Phase II from Linfield to Route 422 at about 4 miles. Published overall totals conflict, so choose an access point and route from the official map.
- Accessibility
- The County describes both phases as ADA accessible; no blanket claim is made for every approach or connection.
- Admission & fees
- County parks and regional trails have no general admission fee. Camping, pavilion rentals and permitted activities may have separate charges.
- Weather
- Weather can close County parks and trails. Check the County’s current alerts before leaving.
- Dogs
- Dogs permitted
Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet.
Sources & checked dates
- Parks + Trails visitor FAQ: dogs, fees, closures and accessChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Schuylkill River TrailChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails overview, activities and hoursChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails permits and campingChecked Oct 3, 2026