Walk Where America was Born

Valley Forge is where George Washington's Continental Army camped during the winter of 1777. This is NOT a battlefield. You will walk along Valley Creek, a covered bridge and the Schuylkill River.

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Valley Forge Creek

Valley Forge, PA · Jan 2 – Dec 31, 2026

Liberty Bell Wanderers (AVA-0238)

Sanction 130410 · 2026

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About This Event

Additional Notes

The walk takes place in Valley Forge National Historic Park on a paved multi-use trail, a gravel trail along Valley Creek out to a covered bridge built in 1865, and a natural trail along the Schuylkill River. The walk passes Washington's HQs.

When & Start Times

January 2 – December 31, 2026

10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday - Sunday

Where to Start

Washington Memorial Chapel Cabin Shop

2000 Valley Forge Park Rd. (PA-23), King of Prussia, PA 19406

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Map showing start location for Valley Forge Creek

⚠ Map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

Driving Directions

Washington Memorial Chapel Cabin Shop - 2000 Valley Forge Park Rd, King of Prussia PA 19406 (610-783-0576) From the South: I-95 North to I-476 North to I-76 West. Continue to US 202 South (Exit 328). Exit 422 West, stay in the right lane and exit to Route 23 West. Left on Route 23 then right to continue on Route 23, do not enter the Valley Forge Park, instead **follow Route 23 as it curves to the left to the Washington Memorial Chapel. Turn Right before the chapel into the parking lot. The Cabin Shop is located behind and downhill from Washington Memorial Chapel. From Pa Turnpike: Exit at Valley Forge Interchange (Exit 326). After the toll booth, stay in the right lane take the next exit to N Gulph Rd then at the stoplight Right on Gulph Rd. Follow N Gulph Rd, going past the entrance to Va

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Special Programs

Completing this event may qualify for the following AVA achievement programs:

WARO

Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail

WLDTHNGS

Walking With the Wild Things

Trail Conditions

Rating: 2B Moderate
Restrooms: Yes
Pets: Yes
Strollers: Hard
Wheelchairs: No

Online Event Registration Available

This event supports electronic check-in via the Online Event Registration.

Contact & Questions

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