COBBS CREEK TRAIL East Coast Greenway Philadelphia and Delaware County, Pennsylvania
SPECIAL AMENITIES From the Trail you can access the 58th Street Greenway, an off-road bike and pedestrian path. The 58th Street Greenway leads to historic Bartram’s Gardens and the Schuylkill River Trail. The former Cobbs Creek Stable, built in the 1930’s, has been repurposed as the Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center. The Trail crosses two historic parkway bridges, one into Delaware County, and one back to Philadelphia. The bridges connect two parts of the historic Mt. Moriah Cemetery, which extends on both side of the creek valley. The Cobbs Creek Golf Course, at 7400 Landsdowne Ave, is the site of the first public golf course in the Greater Philadelphia area and today houses two 18-hole courses and an historic clubhouse. Restaurants and cafes are accessible at two intersections along the trail: Market St. in Millbourne (North) and Woodland Ave. and 65th St. (South). Both locations offer a variety of international foods. TRIP IDEAS Nature Explorer Excursion Go south on the trail from the 63rd St. Station of the Market-Frankford Line. Follow signs to the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center (CCCEEC) at 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway (www.cobbscreekenvironmentalcenter.org) After exploring CCCEEC, continue south and take the 58th Street Greenway to Bartram’s Gardens. Here you will find the only wetlands on the Lower Schuylkill River. Plan a visit around one of the Gardens’ Family Discovery Days (www.bartramsgarden.org).
History Adventure Go north on the trail from 70th Street and Cobbs Creek Parkway. Attend a restoration event at the historic Mount Moriah Cemetery. Events are posted at www.friendsofmountmoriahcemetery.org. Continue north and take the 58th Street Greenway to Bartram’s Gardens. Tour the National Historic Landmark house and garden, built by John Bartram in 1728. Local Flavor Walking Loop (3 hours) Take the Market Frankford Line to Millbourne and enjoy lunch on Market Street. Take the trail south to the 58th Street Greenway. Follow the Greenway to Woodland Avenue, and grab a dessert at one of the many international restaurants. Take the 36 trolley back to the Market-Frankford Line
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