River Trail – River Trail loop from Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitor Center

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River Trail – River Trail loop from Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitor Center

Moderate

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River Trail – River Trail loop from Valley Forge National Historical Park Visitor Center

02:39

10.4km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

951 m

River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This hard-packed trail wanders alongside the Schuylkill River. It is managed by Valley Forge National Historical Park, and carries you past several historic sites on this side of the river.

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7.67 km

River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This hard-packed trail wanders alongside the Schuylkill River. It is managed by Valley Forge National Historical Park, and carries you past several historic sites on this side of the river.

Tip by

10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.30 km

3.86 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

3.30 km

1.35 km

561 m

243 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 17 October

17°C

4°C

35 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

March 17, 2024,Valley Forge National Park 3-17-2024

It was a beautiful sunny day at Valley Forge National park. I walked from Betzwood Parking Lot. Took the River Trail along the Schuylkill River . Took a side trail. Then to a high trail on the wall so i got a view of the area. Went back to the River Trail to Pawlings Road . Turned around and i …

February 10, 2023,River Trail (Valley Forge National Park) 2-10-2023

It was a beautiful sunny day with temperatures. In the mid 50's Fahrenheit. I walked. On the Schuylkill River Trail in Valley Forge National Park. I walked from the Betzwood Park and took the Schuylkill. River Trail to Pawlings Road. I did take side trails along the main trail. Beautiful scenery. I walked to Pawlings. Road then i turned. Around …