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Valley Forge National Historical Park

Joseph Plumb Martin Trail

3.2 mi · ▲ 186 ft · 1 hr 10 min

Joseph Plumb Martin Trail is a 3.2-mile out-and-back in Valley Forge National Historical Park near Betzwood, PA. It is mostly level, with 186 ft of elevation gain, and mostly paved. It scores 0/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.

Elevation

0 mi89 – 223 ft3.6 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Joseph Plumb Martin Trail 40.10023, -75.42237
Nearest town Betzwood, PA
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Joseph Plumb Martin Trail

3.2 mi · ▲ 186 ft · 1 hr 10 min

Elevation 89–222 ft

Out & Back · Valley Forge National Historical Park

Trailhead: Joseph Plumb Martin Trail · 40.10023, -75.42237

Weather Sep 5: sunrise 6:34 AM · sunset 7:29 PM

Bikes allowed on the whole route · Transit-accessible: stop 168 m from the trailhead · Toilets at the trailhead · Drinking water at the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start on Joseph Plumb Martin Trail, heading E.
  2. 1.6 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  3. 1.6 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/joseph-plumb-martin-trail-out-back-5-km-1f27

Trail surface

97% paved3% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:34 AMSunset 7:29 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.4 mi in (~37 min). Leave by 6:32 PM for the 7:29 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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Good to know

  • Bikes allowed on the whole route
  • Transit-accessible: stop 168 m from the trailhead
  • Toilets at the trailhead
  • Drinking water at the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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