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SaveValley Forge National Historical Park contains 28 miles of authorized trail that are popular for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
The park contains 19.5 miles of designated, marked, hiking trails. The 6.6 mile Joseph Plumb Martin Trail connects the key historic and interpretive sites. The Horseshoe Trail begins near Washington's Headquarters and runs to the Appalachian Trail. Other hiking trails include such footpaths as the relatively flat River and Valley Creek trails, and the hilly trails on Mount Joy and Mount Misery. In addition, hiking is permitted in most open areas of the park. While hiking in the park please keep your pets on a leash at all times. No new trails may be established by hikers.
The paved Joseph Plumb Martin Trail and Schuylkill River Trail, as well as another 12 miles of flat, unpaved trails, are available for biking in the park—a total of 20.5 miles. Many bicyclists also use the park’s tour roads: Outer Line Drive and Inner Line Drive. No new trails may be established by riders.
Horses or other saddle or pack animals may be ridden on road shoulders, mowed paths through meadows, or on trails designated for horse use. No new trails may be established by riders.
The park contains 19.5 miles of designated, marked, hiking trails. The 6.6 mile Joseph Plumb Martin Trail connects the key historic and interpretive sites. The Horseshoe Trail begins near Washington's Headquarters and runs to the Appalachian Trail. Other hiking trails include such footpaths as the relatively flat River and Valley Creek trails, and the hilly trails on Mount Joy and Mount Misery. In addition, hiking is permitted in most open areas of the park. While hiking in the park please keep your pets on a leash at all times. No new trails may be established by hikers.
The paved Joseph Plumb Martin Trail and Schuylkill River Trail, as well as another 12 miles of flat, unpaved trails, are available for biking in the park—a total of 20.5 miles. Many bicyclists also use the park’s tour roads: Outer Line Drive and Inner Line Drive. No new trails may be established by riders.
Horses or other saddle or pack animals may be ridden on road shoulders, mowed paths through meadows, or on trails designated for horse use. No new trails may be established by riders.
source: https://www.nps.gov
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
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- Mountain Bike
70 trails
- Horse
40 trails
- Hike
74 trails
- Trail Running
76 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 1, 2025Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 60
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 70
- Trails E-Bike
- 35
- Trails Horse
- 40
- Trails Hike
- 76
- Trails Trail Running
- 76
- Total Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,464 ft
- Total Vertical
- 597 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 655 ft
- Reports
- 689
- Photos
- 196
- Ridden Counter
- 5,039
Popular Valley Forge National Historic Park Trails
Mountain Bike Routes
title | rating | distance |
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Full Tour of Valley Forge - Betzwood | 7 miles | |
Valley Forge Betzwood Side Ride | 6 miles |
Photos of Valley Forge National Historic Park Mountain Bike
trail: Commissary Trail
7 |
Sep 13, 2024 @ 1:52pm
Sep 13, 2024
trail: Commissary Trail
4 |
Sep 13, 2024 @ 1:52pm
Sep 13, 2024
trail: Commissary Trail
3 |
Sep 13, 2024 @ 1:52pm
Sep 13, 2024
trail: Commissary Trail
3 |
Sep 13, 2024 @ 1:52pm
Sep 13, 2024
trail: Binx
933 | | 4 comments
May 20, 2008 @ 5:29pm
May 20, 2008
trail: Binx
873 |
May 20, 2008 @ 12:18am
May 20, 2008
trail: Monkeys In The Mist
627 |
Apr 6, 2007 @ 7:42pm
Apr 6, 2007
trail: Monkeys In The Mist
778 | | 2 comments
Nov 7, 2006 @ 6:35pm
Nov 7, 2006
trail: Monkeys In The Mist
778 | | 2 comments
Nov 7, 2006 @ 6:35pm
Nov 7, 2006Current Trail Warnings
status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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Chapel Trail Ravine | Jun 1, 2025 @ 5:40pm Jun 1, 2025 | Variable | abradley77 | this trail appears to be closed as it is... |
Recent Trail Reports
status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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Chapel Trail | Apr 27, 2025 @ 11:51am Apr 27, 2025 | Unknown | dthreee | ||
Sullivan's Bridge Trail | Apr 6, 2025 @ 7:40am Apr 6, 2025 | Ideal | pepesolarimtb | ||
Missionary Alternate | Mar 16, 2025 @ 3:13pm Mar 16, 2025 | Ideal | Izerfun | ||
Missionary | Mar 16, 2025 @ 3:13pm Mar 16, 2025 | Ideal | Izerfun | ||
Commissary Loop | Mar 16, 2025 @ 3:13pm Mar 16, 2025 | Ideal | Izerfun | ||
The Twisties | Mar 16, 2025 @ 3:13pm Mar 16, 2025 | Ideal | Izerfun | ||
Commissary Connector | Mar 16, 2025 @ 3:13pm Mar 16, 2025 | Ideal | Izerfun | ||
Between Two Swamps | Mar 16, 2025 @ 3:13pm Mar 16, 2025 | Ideal | Izerfun | ||
Adversary | Mar 8, 2025 @ 1:16pm Mar 8, 2025 | Ideal | DGavlick | ||
Swamp to Meadow | Jan 5, 2025 @ 5:11pm Jan 5, 2025 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | b3rnardino |
Activity Feed
username | action | type | title | date |
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abradley77 | ridden | trail | activity #72996146 and 2 more | Jun 3, 2025 @ 7:24am Jun 3, 2025 |
abradley77 | add | report | activity #72907966 | Jun 1, 2025 @ 5:41pm Jun 1, 2025 |
DrewaSKK19 | wishlist | route | activity #72509981 | May 27, 2025 @ 7:31am May 27, 2025 |
abradley77 | ridden | trail | activity #72034430 | May 20, 2025 @ 6:31am May 20, 2025 |
msmcfate | update | trail | activity #71157653 | May 7, 2025 @ 4:33am May 7, 2025 |
Recent Comments
username | type | title | comment | date |
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trail | They cleared it. Still a few logs that cause... | Apr 18, 2025 @ 4:45pm Apr 18, 2025 | ||
trail | No longer accessible | Oct 30, 2024 @ 2:19pm Oct 30, 2024 | ||
trail | Very narrow and overgrown this time of year.... | Sep 30, 2024 @ 5:43pm Sep 30, 2024 | ||
trail | Inaccessible. Extremely overgrown and not... | Jun 16, 2024 @ 3:46pm Jun 16, 2024 | ||
trail | Couple fun logovers and a little huck-to-flat... | Oct 11, 2022 @ 9:20am Oct 11, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
name | distance | ||||
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Cedar Hollow Road Park | 3 | 4.2 km | |||
Evansburg State Park | 7 | 12 | 6 | 4.2 km | |
Black Rock | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4.5 km | |
Skunk Hollow | 11 | 10 | 2 | 6.6 km | |
Bryn Coed Preserve | 8.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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Mountain Bike | 70 | 20 miles | 1,230 ft | 7 miles | 194 ft | #2,657 | #1,392 | 198 | 690 | 2 | 6,445 | |
E-Bike | 35 | 28 miles | 1,781 ft | 9 miles | 597 ft | 520 | 259 | |||||
Horse | 40 | 11 miles | 892 ft | 4 miles | 584 ft | #180 | #151 | 95 | ||||
Hike | 74 | 34 miles | 2,464 ft | 12 miles | 597 ft | #2,076 | #1,249 | 689 | 3 | 647 | ||
Trail Running | 76 | 34 miles | 2,464 ft | 12 miles | 597 ft | #2,077 | #1,246 | 689 | 2 | 680 |
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