Schuylkill River at Oaks
Located in Chester and Montgomery Counties on the banks of the Schuylkill River within the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area, this area provides views of the river and Andruss Island. This area is close to the Schuylkill River Trail’s connection with the Perkiomen Trail, and permanently protected land, including Audubon Sanctuary and Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Use the interactive map below to explore the unprotected land along the trail corridor. Click on the focus area name on the map to learn why the area was identified as threatened.
Location
Schuylkill Township, Chester County & Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County, PA
Trail Partners
These stakeholders maintain and care for this trail resource.
Did you know?
Significant population growth is projected for this DVRPC growing suburb. Learn more »
Parcels in the Focus Area
Total Parcels: 19
- Protected 16%
- Unprotected 84%
474
unprotected acres
Land development could mean a loss of remaining open space land, and a loss of the views from the Schuylkill River Trail.
The Threatened Trail View focus areas were selected by examining population projections and future land use.
What We Could Lose
