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      Valley 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.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: Yes
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      Region Details
      • 4
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 1, 2025
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      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

      Photos of Valley Forge National Historic Park Mountain Bike

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      Sep 13, 2024 @ 1:52pm
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      Sep 13, 2024 @ 1:52pm
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      Sep 13, 2024 @ 1:52pm
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      3 |
      Sep 13, 2024 @ 1:52pm
      Sep 13, 2024
      trail: Binx
      933 |
      May 20, 2008 @ 5:29pm
      May 20, 2008
      | 4 comments
      trail: Binx
      873 |
      May 20, 2008 @ 12:18am
      May 20, 2008
      627 |
      Apr 6, 2007 @ 7:42pm
      Apr 6, 2007
      778 |
      Nov 7, 2006 @ 6:35pm
      Nov 7, 2006
      | 2 comments
      778 |
      Nov 7, 2006 @ 6:35pm
      Nov 7, 2006
      | 2 comments

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Chapel Trail Ravine
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 5:40pm
      Jun 1, 2025
      Variableabradley77this trail appears to be closed as it is...

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      abradley77riddentrailactivity #72996146 and 2 more
      Jun 3, 2025 @ 7:24am
      Jun 3, 2025
      abradley77addreportactivity #72907966
      Jun 1, 2025 @ 5:41pm
      Jun 1, 2025
      DrewaSKK19wishlistrouteactivity #72509981
      May 27, 2025 @ 7:31am
      May 27, 2025
      abradley77riddentrailactivity #72034430
      May 20, 2025 @ 6:31am
      May 20, 2025
      msmcfateupdatetrailactivity #71157653
      May 7, 2025 @ 4:33am
      May 7, 2025

      Recent Comments

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      avalanche8trailEmbankment TrailThey cleared it. Still a few logs that cause...
      Apr 18, 2025 @ 4:45pm
      Apr 18, 2025
      Andrewj0lJr0trailLower Chapel TrailNo longer accessible
      Oct 30, 2024 @ 2:19pm
      Oct 30, 2024
      gebhaktrailEmbankment TrailVery narrow and overgrown this time of year....
      Sep 30, 2024 @ 5:43pm
      Sep 30, 2024
      hawk19341trailBetzwood loop extendedInaccessible. Extremely overgrown and not...
      Jun 16, 2024 @ 3:46pm
      Jun 16, 2024
      JustinLavishtrailCommissary LoopCouple fun logovers and a little huck-to-flat...
      Oct 11, 2022 @ 9:20am
      Oct 11, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Cedar Hollow Road Park 34.2 km
      Evansburg State Park 7 12 64.2 km
      Black Rock 1 5 34.5 km
      Skunk Hollow 11 10 26.6 km
      Bryn Coed Preserve8.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike7020 miles1,230 ft7 miles194 ft
      #2,657#1,39219869026,445
      E-Bike3528 miles1,781 ft9 miles597 ft
      520259
      Horse4011 miles892 ft4 miles584 ft
      #180#15195
      Hike7434 miles2,464 ft12 miles597 ft
      #2,076#1,2496893647
      Trail Running7634 miles2,464 ft12 miles597 ft
      #2,077#1,2466892680
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