Lock 60 Recreation Area

Good for a walk, kayaking or paddle boarding. Not sure about the swimming, but maybe have a tetanus jab first if you're thinking about that.
Plenty of people fishing too, not sure of the type of fish here, but it's probably worth a shot.

Plenty of parking, and not too far away there's plenty of bars for a quick drink or ten, and / or something to eat.

Beautiful area for access to the canal and Schuylkill river for kayaking, paddle boarding, and boating. Wide shady trails along the river for walking and biking and enjoying the scenery. Access to Neal Thorpe trail which is more rugged. Access about 200 ft from canal lock and access bridge. This rugged trail is rustic and pretty so watch your footing. The steep climb to the overlook is challenging. Lots of loose stones and rocks so easy to slip and fall. Much harder coming down later. Wear sturdy shoes.

It was a very nice luminaries night with music and hot apple cider!!!

Super gorgeous barely used well maintained wide flat safe towpath between the Schuylkill River and the canal.... Great fall colors and lots of mated ducks and geese including mallards and a wood duck! walk from produce junction South to Fitzwater station bridge or further! I always meet pleasant happy people who are taking care of their bodies and Minds here but very few really... Why don't you be the next to get out and enjoy nature?!

My kids and I love it here. Great place to kayak, and the lock is filled with turtles. Great walking/hiking/biking trails too. No restrooms, word of caution.

Amazing! Tons of fun here. The hike between here and black rock sanctuary is only 30 minutes one way but very beautiful with lots of tranquil places to stop and relax. Great place to kayak or explore.

Beautiful place for fishing, picnicking, and cycling. Connects to the Schuylkill River Trail and the Upper Schuylkill River Trail, permitting some lovely and scenic bike rides. No water or restrooms.

Had another lovely walk on the tow path/bike trail along the canal in Mont Clare. Second warm day of the year, it was a Saturday and there were lots of people out enjoying kayaking,biking,walking.Turtles sunbathing on logs. Early spring flowers blooming and frogs croaking.

Trout mask replica. The fish are laughing at us.

The annual Christmas Fest with the luminaries placed along the canal and up to the Lock Keeper's House were even more beautiful than usual with the snow on the ground. The sight of kayaks on the canal was surreal, and simply added to the idyllic scene.

Great job as always!

Hiked the Neal Thorpe trail there. Very nice some older ruins along upper part of trail.

Does a great place for a bike ride along the canal. Lots of creatures in the water and lots of birds along the way

Beautiful park near Phoenixville that has walking trails, and you can kayak along the canal.

Great access for kayaking and other paddlesports on the river and canal. Had a blast!

Put in Mont Claire ( port providence). Fitzwater Station has a huge lot (grass) also a great place to end your journey! You paddle up the canal and pull out across to the Schuylkill river, where it's more about relaxing and exploring! Maybe 2 miles down on your left you'll see a sign for Port providence, beach yourself there and get you and your boat, maybe 300 yards back into the canal. Paddle back where you put in. Locals call it " the loop". Enjoy

We took a walk this Easter and although not too sunny, it was nice and the people are so friendly here!

Excellent access to Schuylkill River and canal in a scenic location. For extra points, try the hike up the ravine and to the overlook.

Nice loop to kayak.

Nice place to camp during the schuylkill sojoun

Mount Clare has great access to the Lock 60 recreational area. It is a great place to launch the kayak or just walk down the trail. You can even check out how the locks were used back in the day to move cargo.