National Memorial Arch – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

National Memorial Arch – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

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National Memorial Arch – Falls Bridge loop from Girard

03:45

82.9km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 76.8 km for 187 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.83 km

National Memorial Arch

Highlight • Monument

The United States National Memorial Arch was erected to commemorate the arrival of General George Washington and his Continental Army into Valley Forge.

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37.6 km

These columns honor the Pennsylvania soldiers who served at Valley Forge. The columns themselves were completed in 1912; the columns and plinths are constructed of granite and topped by bronze eagles.

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38.2 km

Wayne's Woods

Forest

39.8 km

Knox Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

If you bike the Valley Creek Trail, it's worth going all the way to the southern end to check out Knox Covered Bridge. This cool bridge was originally constructed in 1851 and was recently refurbished.

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46.7 km

Washington Memorial Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The chapel honours soldiers of the American Revolution.

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46.9 km

Joseph Plumb Martin Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Joseph Plumb Martin Trail is a paved, circular trail that runs through Valley Forge National Historical Park. It is a great way to get a view of some of the monuments in the park while out on a ride.

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76.8 km

Falls Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

They finished constructing this 556-foot-long bridge in 1895, originally intended to be a double-decker bridge, although the upper level was never constructed. From here, you can relish the scenic vistas of the Schuylkill River as well.

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