Valley Forge Bike Rental — in Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge Bike Rental — in Valley Forge National Historical Park

July 8, 2013 ‐ PattyePosted by ‐ Under: Blog

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Many guests have asked whether bikes are available to rent at Valley Forge Park.  And the answer is yes –Valley Forge Bike Rental is located conveniently in the lower Visitors Center Parking area within the park.  From their website, here’s everything you need to know about renting one of the Valley Forge Bikes.  (Update — the Valley Forge Bike Rental is currently closed but will reopen in June.)

  • Location:
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19406
  • CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: 215-789-6259

  • HOURS: 
June 1st thru August 28th
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Sat, Sun 9am-6pm
May, Sept., October
Sat, Sun 10am-5pm
  • RATES:

Hourly

Day

Adult Bike*

$15.00

$25.00

Performance Bike*

$20.00

$30.00

Child Bike*

$10.00

$15.00

Buggy/Tag-a-long

$10.00

$15.00

Child Helmet

$5.00

$10.00

Adult Helmet

$5.00

$10.00

Lock

$5.00

$5.00

All Day Rentals must be returned by 5pm on weekdays and 6pm on weekends.

Adult Bikes are Jamis Explorer 1.0, Trek 7000 and Trek Navigator 50.

Child Bikes are Trek MT220, and Trek MT60.

*All rentals include helmets for every rider.

AVAILABLE BICYCLES:

Click here to see photos and descriptions of all the available bike rentals.

MAPS:

TRAIL MAPS: (PDF FORMAT: REQUIRES ADOBE ACROBAT)

VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL PARK:

ITINERARY

Multi-use trail: A 5.5 mile loop that follows the rolling hills around the perimeter of Valley Forge. The loop is part of the historical tour of the park. There are picnic areas, bathrooms, and vending machines.

  • Some of the things that you will see on the way:—Welcome Center—Muhlenberg Brigade—Outer Line Defenses—National Memorial Arch—Wayne Statue—Grave of the unknown soldier—Redoubt 3, Redoubt 4—Artillery Park—Varnum’s Quarters—Washington Memorial ChapelThe multi-use trail also offers extensions that travel to George Washington’s Headquarters and to Knox’s quarters.

The Schuylkill River Trail 21.5 miles. Begins in Valley Forge National Historic Park and travels to Philadelphia. The trail passes through Conshohocken, Manayunk, Fairmount Park, the Philadelphia Art Museum and ends at 25th and Locust Streets. There is easy on/off to restaurants and attractions in Manayunk and Center City Philadelphia.

The Perkiomen Trail 20 miles. Begins in Valley Forge National Historic Park and ends in Green Lane State Park.

Schuylkill River Trail/ Perkiomen Trail Pickup and Drop-off On weekends and holidays we can meet you with bikes and helmets at the trailhead of the Schuylkill River Trail or the Perkiomen Trail starting in the Betzwood Parking area. Please call ahead to reserve bikes for this activity.

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