Schuylkill Riverbend at Spring City
Located along a meandering section of the Schuylkill River within the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area and the federally-designated Highlands region, this area provides views of the river and riverbanks of Montgomery County. Conserved land includes nearby parcels owned by East Vincent Township and state game lands in Montgomery County. The historic Pennhurst Asylum is also located here.
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
East Vincent Township, Chester County & Limerick Township, Montgomery County, PA
Trail Partners
These stakeholders maintain and care for this trail resource.
Did you know?
Exceptional population growth is projected for this DVRPC growing suburb. Learn more »
Parcels in the Focus Area
Total Parcels: 31
- Protected 19%
- Unprotected 81%
409
unprotected acres
Land development could mean a loss of remaining agricultural land, open space, and 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
