Near Commissary Trail
Walnut Hill Barn and Pawlings Farm.
Near Commissary Trail
Historic equipment at Walnut Hill Barn.
Near Commissary Trail
Looking south at the seasonal ponds in the Walnut Hill Desilting area.
Near Commissary Trail
Valley Forge National Park.
Near Commissary Trail
Nice singletrack at Valley Forge.

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Commissary Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A brief alternate to the River Trail, which detours through scenic wetlands.
1.3
mi
Distance
77
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
7am - Dark

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.3mi
Distance
77ft
Elevation Gain
80ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
117ft
High Point
69ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail runs between the River Trail Trailhead parking area, past the Walnut Hill Barn and Walnut Hill Desilting Basin, through some wetlands, and reconnects with the River Trail. From the parking area at the River Trail, follow the River Trail briefly and look for a trail to the left. Follow this path to the left until it connects to a gravel road, which will be marked with 2 yellow bollards. Turn right on the gravel road. Next up on your right is the entrance to a trail on top of the impoundment. This is part of the Walnut Hill Desilting Basin trail. Ignore it for now and continue on the gravel road. Continue through the gate and follow the road to the left. As you clear the treeline to your right, there will be a trailhead sign on the right and parking on the left. You may wish to just park here and skip the gravel road section of the trail. The trail goes east into the field. A well worn path is obvious. It will turn right into the trees on the far side of the berm forming the impounding basin. From here, the path remains obvious but not as well maintained. Be aware of washout and mud. The trail will cross a bridge before turning right and reconnecting with the River Trail, which makes for a very pleasant loop. An optional extension of this trail follows the power line cut until another connector allows you to turn right to the River Trail or left to the Schuylkill River Trail - Pawlings to Betzwood.

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Contributors
Jeff Menaker