Visitor Center at Valley Forge – National Memorial Arch loop from Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Visitor Center at Valley Forge – National Memorial Arch loop from Valley Forge National Historical Park

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Visitor Center at Valley Forge – National Memorial Arch loop from Valley Forge National Historical Park

01:28

5.55km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 351 m for 216 m

Closed: • dusk-7:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

351 m

Visitor Center at Valley Forge

Highlight • Rest Area

Before touring the Valley Forge Park, you should go to the visitor center offering Information about the American War of Independence in general and the winter encampment 1777/1778 in particular.

Tip by

1.14 km

Site of General Muhlenberg's Brigade

Highlight • Historical Site

Partly furnished huts offer a deeper insight into what life was like at Valley Forge winter encampment.

Tip by

2.43 km

National Memorial Arch

Highlight • Monument

The United States National Memorial Arch was erected to commemorate the arrival of General George Washington and his Continental Army into Valley Forge.

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5.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.75 km

2.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

661 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

16°C

6°C

84 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

June 16, 2024,Valley Forge National Park 6-16-2024

I walked at Valley Forge National Park in Pennsylvania . Waljed from the Vistor Center. On the Joseph Plumb Martin Trail to a small fort (Redoubt #2) then to National Memorial Arch to County Line Road back to the Vistor Center .

July 7, 2024,Valley Forge National Park 7-7-2024

I walked Valley Forge National Park in Pennsylvania. Did a short loop because of the hot weather . Beautiful park.