2019

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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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Creek Walk

Year Round Walk

SN: 111760 - 2019 / Y1559

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when is the event

The event is closed

From Wed, Jan 2nd, 2019 to Dec 31st, 2019

where is the event

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Valley Forge National Historical Park

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Bridges - Spanning the USA

Treasure Hunt

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Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

The Valley Forge Visitor is currently undergoing an extensive renovation which could last up to 2 yrs. During construction visitors will be directed to trailers in the lower parking lot. The walk box is located in one of the temporary trailers.

conditions for the event

Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Hard

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

Daily, 9am - 4pm, closed New Years Day and Christmas Day. The surface is partially 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 HQ's and the Washington Memorial Chapel.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

Visitor Center- 1400 North Outer Line Dr., Valley Forge 19406 (610-783-1000). 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 right lane and exit Route 23 West; cross intersection (Route 23) into park. Park in the Visitors Parking Lot. The box is located in the Visitor Center behind the main desk. From Pa Turnpike: Exit at Valley Forge Interchange (Exit 326). After toll booth, stay in right lane a short distance to US 202 South. Follow directions (**) above

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

Liberty Bell Wanderers (AVA-0238)

Event website: www.libertybellwanderers.net

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.