Circuit Trails Visual Assessment

Scenic views enhance the enjoyment of using The Circuit Trails. As development pressure southeastern Pennsylvania increases, areas of scenic value may disappear, presenting challenges for planners. The targeted protection of land that provides high scenic values to nearby trails will preserve and protect a high-quality trail experience, as well as conserve important natural resources.

The goals of the Circuit Trails Visual Assessment project are two-fold. First, the study analyzes Circuit Trails in suburban and rural landscapes to identify potential conservation needs based on the trail’s viewshed. Second, using the results of the analysis, a conservation assessment and ranking of priority lands is developed. This report also describes the methodology used to assess the land conservation priorities of The Circuit Trails viewsheds. The methodology was developed from a visual assessment pilot project that focused on a section of the Schuylkill River Trail and was reviewed by the project steering committee. The study results can be used as a tool by conservancies and land managers to assist in prioritizing conservation efforts.

Circuit Trails Visual Assessment Pilot Project

The Pilot Project includes an assessment of approximately eight (8) miles of the Schuylkill River Trail in Montgomery and Berks Counties. Click the link below for the final Pilot Project for the Circuit Trails Visual Assessment Project report.

Protecting Significant Views Along The Circuit: Pilot Study

Circuit Trails Visual Assessment Project Final Reports

The final reports for the 30 Circuit Trails included in the Visual Assessment study are provided below and an Executive Summary can be found here.

Baxter Trail

Baxter Trail

Big Woods Trail

Big Woods Trail

Brandywine Trail

Brandywine Trail

Chester Creek Trail

Chester Creek Trail

Chester Valley Trail

Chester Valley Trail

Cross County Trail

Cross County Trail

Cynwyd Heritage Trail

Cynwyd Heritage Trail

D&L Trail

Darby Creek Trail

Delaware and Raritan Trail

East Branch Perkiomen Trail

Gloucester Fitness Trail

Johnson Trolley Line Trail

Kinkora Trail

Lawrence Hopewell Trail

Monroe Township Bike Trail

Neshaminy Creek Trail

Pemberton Rail Trail

Pennsy Trail

Pennypack Trail

Perkiomen Trail

Power Line Trail

Radnor Trail

Route 202 Parkway Trail

Schuylkill River Trail

Skippack Trail

Solebury Route 202 Trail

Struble Trail

Uwchlan Trail

Wissahickon Trail