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1.2 miles
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:09:45
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
70 ft
Altitude min
87 ft
Altitude max
71 ft
Altitude start
69 ft
Altitude end
-5.6%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
830 ft
Distance climb
883 ft
Distance down
4,570 ft
Distance flat
00:09:45
Avg time

Lower Chapel Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valley Forge National Historic Park
    Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #246124 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123856 in E-Biking
    • #154518 in Trail Running
    • #151165 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,934 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #729 in E-Biking
    • #2,511 in Trail Running
    • #2,932 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • OSM Way
    #86906333

To access this trail, you must cross extremely active railroad tracks. make sure you know the trains' schedule before doing this trail as you don't want to get stuck here while the trains are blocking the exits to this trail during re-coupling, which can take a long time.

Disclaimer

this trail crosses extremely active freight train tracks!!

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Lower Chapel Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 23, 2022 @ 9:48pm
Nov 23, 2022
May 10, 2022 @ 2:59am
May 10, 2022
 Good condition, starting to get overgrown.
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      Uleepera
      The trail seems very overgrown. Would not recommend taking children.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Chapel Loop located?
      Lower Chapel Loop 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 40.10822, -75.44294.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Chapel Loop?
      Lower Chapel Loop is rated as Green difficulty.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Chapel Loop?
      Lower Chapel Loop has 23 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 70 ft to 87 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Chapel Loop a point to point trail?
      Lower Chapel Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Chapel Loop?
      Lower Chapel Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Chapel Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lower Chapel Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Chapel Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Chapel Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Chapel Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Lower Chapel Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Chapel Loop?
      Lower Chapel Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 320 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 332 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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