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An absolutely wonderful place to ride.
 | Basic Conditions:
 | Trailer parking is available at two
locations, a large gravel lot at the end of the Visitor's Center lot, and a paved lot that
backs to grass near Washington's Headquarters.
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The paved parking area
at #5 on the trail map |
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| Over 22 miles of wide cut grass paths and
wooded hard packed dirt trails. In addition, riding is permitted across the fields.
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| There is access to water from the path
along Valley Creek leading to the Covered Bridge and near Lafayette's Headquarters.
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| Potential Hazards:
| Curious tourists unfamiliar with horses
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| Road crossings and vehicle traffic on the
driving tour-slow moving traffic on one-way roads
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| If you ride along the portion paralleling
the railroad tracks, be aware that the trains do run and they are right next to you.
Prepare to cut out into the woods should the train approach.
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| Holes or debris in open fields
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A view from one of the grass
paths in December. |
Hard packed trail
next to Valley Creek |
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| Rules & Restrictions: (Complete list available at Riding site)
| Remain 100 feet away from monuments
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| Obey signs that indicated "no
horses"
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Park Map
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Maps are available at the Visitor's Center
or download one from Valley Forge
Digital Map.
Visit the official Valley Forge Park
site.
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A view of the
creek at the ford. |
| For directions see the park site above
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Please write if you have any questions or
comments: e-mail
 visitors since 12/25/2000
Last Updated 07/12/2002
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