Length: 6.87 mi
Est. time: 2h 36m
Gain: 503 ft
Loss: 569 ft
Max elev: 255 ft
Elevation profile
+503 ft gain · −569 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Visitor Center at Valley Forge (VisitorCenter)
Bike the Joseph Plumb Martin Loop
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Walk or Run the Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
⏱ The time to walk the 5-mile loop of the Joseph Plumb Martin trail varies, but can be done comfortably within 1-2 hours. (Running the loop takes less time, but depends on your pace).
🗓 winter, spring, summer, fall
Admin Parking Lot + Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
7 mi · +503 ft · ~2.6 hr (est.)
Joseph Plumb Martin Trail + VC
7 mi · +503 ft · ~2.6 hr (est.)
Ft. Moore Trail + Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
7.1 mi · +557 ft · ~2.6 hr (est.)
Baptist Trace Road Trail + Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
7.8 mi · +544 ft · ~2.9 hr (est.)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high 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.