Rent a Bicycle

Bicycles can be rented in the Lower Visitor Center Parking Lot

The Encampment Store

The Encampment Store offers seasonal bike rentals for those who want to explore Valley Forge on two wheels, weather permitting. Rentals are not offered during the winter months. Please call 610-551-7870 with questions about rentals, or visit the Bike Rental Shop located in the lower visitor center parking lot during operating hours (check the season dates and rental hours below.)

Bike rental includes a helmet and bike lock. 

2024 Bike Rental Season

April 6 to April 20, 2024: Weekends Only (no bike rentals on Sunday April, 21 due to the Revolutionary Run)

April 27 to May 27, 2024: Weekends and Memorial Day (Monday, May 27)

May 30 to September 2, 2024: Thursdays thru Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

September 7 to October 27: Weekends and Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day (Monday, October 14)

For more information, please call the rental desk directly at [phone]. If you are unable to get through, please contact the gift shop at [phone]. Please note that bike rentals are weather dependent. Bike rentals must remain within park boundaries.

Rental Hours

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM for rentals, final returns accepted until 5:00 PM.

Rental Prices

(Fees do not include sales tax)

Adult Pedal Bikes: $15 for one hour / $30 for 2 hours / $40 for 3 hours / $50 all day

Electric E-Bikes: $20 for one hour / $40 for 2 hours / $50 for 3 hours / $60 all day

Child Bikes and Trailers: $10 for one hour / $15 for 2 hours / $20 for 3 hours / $30 all day

*Limited bikes available for all-day rental, first-come, first-served

Details

Duration

2-8 Hours

You can rent bikes for 1 hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, or all day (8 hours maximum).

Rentals begin at 9 AM and end at 3 PM. Final returns must be completed by 5 PM.

Activity

Biking

Rent bicycles for adults and children. Breezer bicycles, Performance bicycles, and bike trailers are available. See above for details and pricing. 

Age(s)

All ages and skill levels welcome!

The smallest rental bike is 20” and recommended for children between the ages of 6 and 10, or measuring at least 42” tall. Attachable trailers are meant for children 2 years of age or older, and can hold up to 80lbs.

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

Yes

Rental Prices

(Fees do not include sales tax)

Adult Pedal Bikes: $15 for one hour / $30 for 2 hours / $40 for 3 hours / $50 all day

Electric E-Bikes: $20 for one hour / $40 for 2 hours / $50 for 3 hours / $60 all day

Child Bikes and Trailers: $10 for one hour / $15 for 2 hours / $20 for 3 hours / $30 all day

*Limited bikes available for all-day rental, first-come, first-served

Location

Bike Rental Shop

The building is located in the lower visitor center parking lot to the left of the restrooms.

Reservations

No

Reservations are not required for bicycle rentals, but may be helpful. Call 610-551-7870 to make a reservation.

Reservations are required for private bicycle tours. See above for details.

Please note, you will be asked to provide payment information when making a reservation; if a cancellation is made after the desired rental time, the 2-hour rental fee will be charged.

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

2024 Bike Rental Season

April 6 to April 20, 2024: Weekends Only (no bike rentals on Sunday April, 21 due to the Revolutionary Run)

April 27 to May 27, 2024: Weekends and Memorial Day (Monday, May 27)

May 30 to September 2, 2024: Thursdays thru Mondays (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

September 7 to October 27: Weekends and Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day (Monday, October 14)

Time of Day

Day

Regular Hours

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, final returns at 5:00 PM.

Accessibility Information

The most popular route for riding bicycles is the paved Joseph Plumb Martin trail. The trail is wide and most sections are fairly flat, but there are also some steeper grades that may not be accessible for some users.

Private guides are available with advanced reservation for any day that the bike rental is open, for groups of 1-9 participants.

NPS Photo

Private Bicycle Tours

The Encampment Store’s fun and knowledgeable tour guides will lead your group on a bicycle tour past beautiful forests and meadows (and a couple small hills!) while sharing the history of the Valley Forge Encampment.

Private guides are available with advanced reservation for any day that the bike rental is open, for groups of 1-9 participants. Groups that bring their own bicycles or have 10 or more participants may schedule a tour any day of the week. Tour start times when renting bikes must be planned accordingly in order for rental bikes to return by 5:00 PM.

Please call 610-551-7870 to make a reservation for a private bicycle tour. Rates and tour options are listed below.

Tours can be scheduled as two hours / five miles in length, or three hours / seven miles in length, and make stops at the Muhlenberg Brigade hut site, National Memorial Arch, Artillery Park and the Grand Parade (three hour tour adds Washington’s Headquarters). All tours depart from the Bike Rental Shop.

Rates include bicycle and helmet rentals.

Two hour tour:

• Under 10 people: $30 per person (four person minimum charge)

• 10+ People: $150 + $15 per bike rental

Three hour tour:

• Under 10 people: $45 per person (four person minimum charge)

• 10+ People: $200 + $25 per bike rental

For additional details or questions, please contact The Encampment Store.