Bridle Trail

Valley Forge National Historical Park

moderate

Length: 4.28 mi

Est. time: 1h 36m

Gain: 340 ft

Loss: 186 ft

Max elev: 232 ft

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Elevation profile

+340 ft gain · −186 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Wilson Road Parking Lot (ParkingLot) · 54 accessible spaces

Visitor Center at Valley Forge (VisitorCenter)

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Connects to:

Wilson Road Trail Knox's Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

I Know That Tune! Folk Music, Traditions, Opinions, & Historical Facts Reflections of African American Patriots at Valley Forge The March In Valley Forge: By the Numbers

Journeys:

Tewahangarahken – Han Yerry Doxtader Philip Van Cortlandt Abel Ephraim Anthony Wayne Atayataghlonghta – Colonel Louis Joseph Cook Nathaniel Small

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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