![]() View and download the combined hiking, biking and horseback riding trail map, courtesy of the Valley Forge Park Alliance. HikingThe park contains 35 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. BikingThere are 19 miles of authorized biking trails in the park. The paved, 6.6 mile Joseph Plumb Martin Trail on the south side of the park connects the key historic and interpretive sites. On the north side, two miles of the paved, regional Schuylkill River Trail run through the park, with connections to sites in Montgomery County and Philadelphia. Biking is allowed on all open park roads as well as some flat, unpaved trails. ![]() Bird WalksDiscover an amazing array of birds who call the trees and meadows of Valley Forge home. ![]() Bicycle RentalsExplore the park on two wheels! |
Last updated: February 26, 2021