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948 ft
Distance
-78 ft
Descent
404 ft
High Point
-78 ft
Altitude change
325 ft
Altitude min
404 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-18.5%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
863 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat

Leaf Chute Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valley Forge National Historic Park
    Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #61753 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #347811 in Trail Running
    • #95152 in Hiking
    • #26203 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

This trail ends with a steep, smooth, and extremely fast downhill that can get leafy in the fall and winter.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 28, 2026 @ 6:10pm (America/New_York)
May 28, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Leaf Chute located?
      Leaf Chute is located in Valley Forge National Historic Park, Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Valley Forge National Historic Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.08775, -75.4646.
      ▼ How hard is Leaf Chute?
      Leaf Chute is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Leaf Chute?
      The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 325 ft to 404 ft.
      ▼ Is Leaf Chute a point to point trail?
      Leaf Chute is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Leaf Chute?
      Leaf Chute is 948 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Leaf Chute?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Leaf Chute. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Leaf Chute? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Leaf Chute are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Leaf Chute?
      Leaf Chute is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 51 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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