AlertsWinters at Valley Forge are cold and damp with a cool spring and fall and a hot and humid summer. Sturdy hiking shoes are recommended for outdoor recreation during the snowy winter season. Find more detailed weather information here: www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/weather.htm Park Roads Conditions and ClosuresKnox Covered Bridge ReopensThe Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Friday, October 11, 2024 that Knox Covered Bridge over Valley Creek has reopened following repairs from tree damage. This picturesque bridge, known as the Knox Covered Bridge, is owned and maintained by the state of Pennsylvania. Built in 1865, the covered steel stringer bridge is 55-feet-long, 12-feet-wide, and carries approximately 1,604 vehicles per day. To learn more about the bridge, visit the Knox Covered Bridge webpage. Trail Conditions and ClosuresMaurice Stephens Parking Lot Closed During Construction ProjectThe access road and parking lot near the Maurice Stephens house, located on Route 23 opposite from the Washington Memorial Chapel, is closed during construction and renovation work on the house. Visitors are encouraged to park in the Chapel parking lot and cross Route 23 at the pedestrian crossing for access to the Grand Parade trails. Construction work on the Maurice Stephens house is expected to be completed at the end of 2024. Trail Maintenance Work on the River TrailTrail maintenance work on the River Trail between Betzwood picnic area and the River parking lot along Pawlings Rd will take place on consecutive Fridays in late summer and early fall, 2024. Work to include widening the trail to a standard 8 feet and relocating sections of the trail where the banks of the Schuylkill River are encroaching. The River Trail will remain open to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders but all trail users are encouraged to use extra caution while maintenance work is ongoing. Tips for Visiting the Park Safely
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Last updated: October 14, 2024