Schuylkill River Trail Pawlings Road Trailhead - Phoenixville, PA
The Schuylkill River Trail Pawlings Road Trailhead is a popular outdoor destination in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, ideal for dog owners and families who love hiking, biking, or simply getting out in nature. As a pet-friendly and wheelchair accessible spot, it offers wide, flat, and fully paved trails that connect to the Audubon, Schuylkill River, and Perkiomen trails, making it easy to plan extended hikes along scenic river paths. There’s plenty of shade thanks to tree-lined routes and the area is known for being peaceful and less crowded, even on nice days—and features unique local sights like a 300-year-old tree.
The trailhead provides ample parking, restrooms, and water refill stations, making it a convenient spot for long outings with your pups or kids. While dogs are welcome on the trail, the paths are not fenced, so standard leash rules apply for everyone’s safety. The relaxed atmosphere, great river views, and family-friendly amenities make this trailhead a favorite dog-friendly hiking location in the Phoenixville area.
FAQ
- Are dogs allowed at this park? Yes, dogs are welcome on the trails.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible? Yes, there is a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, restrooms are available at the trailhead and nearby visitor centers.
- Is there parking available? Yes, there is convenient and ample parking on site.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, you can access multiple pet-friendly trails here: the Schuylkill River Trail, Audubon Loop Trail, and Perkiomen Trails.
- Is there shade available? Yes, the trails are largely tree-lined and shaded.
- Is the trail paved? Yes, the trail is well-paved and flat.
- Is the park good for kids? Yes, it is considered good for kids and offers kid-friendly hikes.
Reviews
Great place to go see the 300 year old tree and access to all 4 trails. It has great access to the Audubon and Schuylkill trails. Including the river trail.
My wife & I love this trail. It’s wide, flat, & well-paved. The scenery along the river is nice. The only issue was a brief stretch of bad smell when we passed the sewage treatment plant.
Convenient parking with enough space for our pickup. I love this tree-lined trail. We bicycled all the way around the Valley Forge Park, but it was the beautifully verdant Schuylkill River Trail that stands out in my memory. Be sure to follow the trail away from the highway to enjoy peace and solitude along the upper river.
This trailhead is an excellent place to get outside, with the kids, with the dogs, with a bike, or even by yourself, for a nice long run. The trail here is fully paved in both directions and it’s very easy to connect between the Perkiomen Trail, the SRT, and the Autobahn Loop.
I like yo come out here from the city because even when the weather is really nice, it’s less crowded than other parts of the SRT that are a little closer to Philadelphia. There are also restrooms at this trailhead, and at the Autobahn visitor’s center and Tow Path entrance so there’s plenty of spots to stop and refill your water bottles and take bathroom breaks.
This is one of my favorite trailheads. You can head onto the Audubon Loop Trail from here or get on the Schuylkill River Trail and Perkiomen Trails. Great place to run, walk and bike with lots of shaded areas.