Schuylkill River Trail Start Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:32 PM)
- Water level
- 1.5 ft
- Tide
- 6.834 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8545240 — Philadelphia · 3.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Schuylkill River
Updated 38 min agoSource: USGS station 01472000 — Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA · 3.7 mi from Schuylkill River
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Schuylkill River Trail Start
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Schuylkill River |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (33 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 39.940644, -75.206027 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Philadelphia County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (484) 945-0200 |
Schuylkill River Trail Start is a boat launch providing access to Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at coordinates 39.94064, -75.20603. Rated 4.8/5 based on 33 Google reviews.
Schuylkill River Trail Start is a boat launch on Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Schuylkill River Trail Start
How is Schuylkill River Trail Start rated?
Schuylkill River Trail Start has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 33 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Schuylkill River Trail Start access?
Schuylkill River Trail Start provides boat launch access to Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How do I get to Schuylkill River Trail Start?
Schuylkill River Trail Start is located at coordinates 39.940644, -75.206027 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 4.6 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.