Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
Valley Forge National Historical Park, Montgomery County, PA
Out-and-back trail in Valley Forge National Historical Park, Montgomery County, PA. Road & touring bike.
- Distance
- 10.7 mi (17.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 663 ft (202 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 10 min
- High point
- 243 ft (74 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Nine North Carolina Regiments 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: General Von Steuben Statue 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Attraction: Varnum's Quarters 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Star Redoubt 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Declaration of Independence 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Patriots of African Descent Monument 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Valley Forge National Historic Park Visitor Center 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from start
- Attraction: Redoubt 2 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Grene's Division Memorial 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Weedon's Brigade Memorial 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Patterson's Brigade Memorial 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Learned's Brigade Memorial 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Massachusets Regiments Memorial 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Glover's Brigades Memorial 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Historic site: New York Regiments Monument 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Historic site: New Hampshire Regiments Monument 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Pennsylvania State Columns 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Pennsylvania State Columns 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 8.7 mi (14 km) from start
- Historic site: Unknown Buried Soldiers (DAR) 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from start
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Questions about Joseph Plumb Martin Trail
How long is Joseph Plumb Martin Trail?
Joseph Plumb Martin Trail is 10.7 mi (17.1 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 10 min. It climbs 663 ft (202 m) in total, up to a high point of 243 ft (74 m).
How hard is Joseph Plumb Martin Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Joseph Plumb Martin Trail?
19 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Joseph Plumb Martin Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 5.7 mi (9.2 km), 8.6 mi (13.8 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 8.6 mi (13.8 km).
Is Joseph Plumb Martin Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (42% under trees).
What can you do on Joseph Plumb Martin Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike. Shared with bikes. Surface: paved.
Where can you eat near Joseph Plumb Martin Trail?
G Lodge Cafe, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Valley Forge Freedom Mini-Mart, 0.4 mi (0.6 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Joseph Plumb Martin Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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