Nine Philadelphia bike routes are among the 20 best scenic trails in the region that are guaranteed to meet all your biking needs, writes Bailey King for Philadelphia Magazine.

The 5.4-mile Forbidden Drive is perfect for street bikers who want to get close to nature. It offers great views, shade, and easy access points.

Those looking for a light challenge during a quiet escape from the city should get on the Orange Trail. The 5.6-mile route is mostly made up of dirt and rock.

The 8.7 miles of the Kelly Drive and Martin Luther King Drive Loop will let you soak up all things Philly while getting a workout.

The Manayunk Towpath is a two-mile portion of the 22-mile Schuylkill River Trail that is great for bikers looking for a day ride with an outdoor lunch stop.

Meanwhile, the Centennial 5K Route, which stretches for 3.1 miles, is ideal for city families and bikers looking for a scenic but not too long ride.

The 3.8-mile Boxers’ Trail offers the aura of mountain biking along a forested path without actually being on a mountain.

Cobbs Creek Trail, Pennypack Trail, and Delaware River Trail also made the list.

Read more about the best scenic bike trails in the Philly area in Philadelphia Magazine.

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