Phoenixville Towpath Canal/Black Rock Sanctuary, Class A/B, 6-7 miles

  • Saturday, March 16, 2024
  • 9:30 AM
  • (Near) 400 Towpath Road, Mont Clare, PA 19453

Meet HL Joe Kiczek (c) 484-639-8824, at Lock 60 parking lot, for a hike that has a bit of everything: Canals, Dams, Locks, Animals and a Nature Sanctuary. We will hike the Tow Path along the Schuylkill River and then take the Upper Schuylkill River Trail to the Upper Schuylkill Valley Park where we will see wolves, foxes, donkeys, eagles, hawks and other critters and then proceed back along the south side of the river and back to the Lock 60 parking lot.

ADDRESS: Near 400 Towpath Road, Mont Clare, PA 19453

DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Routes 29 and 202 drive north on Route 29 for approximately 2.0 miles and turn right onto White Horse Road, drive 3.7 miles and turn left onto Valley Forge Road, drive 0.3 miles and turn right onto Starr Street, drive 0.9 miles and turn right onto Bridge Street, cross over bridge and make 1st left toward Lock 60. Parking lot will be on your left by Lock 60.Bring water and snacks.

GPS Coordinates: 40.1446363, -75.5087053

Google Maps: 4FVR+VG3 Phoenixville, PA

Restrooms are available at the Trailhead.


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