Valley Forge National Historical Park

§ 02 — OVERVIEW

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, and monuments commemorating the resolve of the Revolutionary War generation and honoring the power of people to pull together, overcome adversity, and find renewal through transformation.

§ 03 — LOCATION

Directions

The park is conveniently located off of U.S. Route 422. The main entrance to the park is at the intersection of State Route 23 and North Gulph Road. From the Pennsylvania Turnpike, take Exit 326. From Interstate I-76, take Route 422 West to Route 23 West/Valley Forge. From State Route 252, take State Route 23 East.

Weather Notes

Winters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more detailed weather information on the <a href=https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/weather.htm>Weather page.</a>

§ 04 — AMENITIES

Activities

Auto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingFishingFly FishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHikingHorse TrekkingLiving HistoryHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

§ 05 — TRAILS NEARBY

Nearby Trails

Varnum's Walkway

0.2 mi away· 422 ft· Valley Forge National Historical Park

Very HardMulti-use

Baptist Trace Road Trail

0.2 mi away· 4805 ft· Valley Forge National Historical Park

ModerateMulti-use

Varnum's Picnic Trail

0.3 mi away· 528 ft· Valley Forge National Historical Park

ModerateMulti-use

Star Redoubt Path