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Schuylkill River Trail

12.0 mi out & back · 183 ft gain · 131 ft high point · Moderate · Paved

In Valley Forge National Historical Park · PA · National Park Service

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About this hike

Schuylkill River Trail is a 12.0 mi out and back route in Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Elevation

183 ft of gain round trip.

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Out: 50 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun61°42°Sunny
Mon60°38°Mostly Sunny
Tue64°40°Sunny
Wed63°38°Sunny
Thu57°34°Chance Light Rain
Fri49°29°Light Rain Likely
Sat50°Slight Chance Light Rain

Sun: Sunny · wind 5 to 10 mph W

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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Excellent
AT&TLTE · Good
T-Mobile5G · Excellent

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Schuylkill River Trail

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Elevation

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