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3,743 ft
Distance
-334 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
-334 ft
Altitude change
128 ft
Altitude min
462 ft
Altitude max
462 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-32.5%
Grade max
0.3%
Grade min
3,550 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time

Mount Misery Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valley Forge National Historic Park
    Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #5795 in Hiking [+]
    • #11157 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

A moderately demanding hike with great scenery. Gets pretty rocky at the top.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
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  • 44 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 122 rides
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on Jul 30, 2026
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Avg: 4 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mount Misery located?
      Mount Misery 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 40.09247, -75.46363.
      ▼ How hard is Mount Misery?
      Mount Misery is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mount Misery?
      The trail has 334 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 128 ft to 462 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mount Misery?
      Mount Misery is 3,743 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mount Misery?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mount Misery. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mount Misery? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mount Misery are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Mount Misery?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to hike Mount Misery. The trail is 3,743 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mount Misery?
      Mount Misery is a very popular trail. There have been 798 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 909 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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