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Mount Misery Trailhead
Wolfinger Trail, Phoenixville, PA 19460, United States
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Er
Review №1

Tough initial climb but then flattens out to be an easy walk if you start at the mt misery trailhead, connect to the horseshoe trail, and finish with the valley creek trail (all together forms a loop just under 3 miles long). Lots of families and dogs on the trail. Just watch your step as there is some uneven footing, especially with the fallen leaves and hidden rocks of autumn.

Sh
Review №2

Had a good time here. If you need easy walking, walk by the creek. The Mt Misery trail is more aggressive but not bad. Shaded by trees which is wonderful!

Na
Review №3

Great hiking trail. Slightly steep hill to set the pace. Enjoyable for hiking Solo or group. Lots of opportunities for photo ops.

Ja
Review №4

Very nice scenic trail in Valley Forge. It provides great access to multiple other trails. The hike itself is not too challenging, despite the trails name... However, parking can get tight depending on when you go.

Da
Review №5

I can be found hiking this trail at least once almost every weekend. Whats really unique about the hill on this side of Valley Creek is hiking it can be as easy or hard as you care to make it. It can go from almost completely flat along the creek to one if not the steepest trails in VF Park. The upper trail can get a bit tricky. Make sure you take the right fork after you pass Wolfinger (large pile of arranged rocks) if you are headed North on the trail (which you would have entered from either Yellow Springs Road or ascended Wolfinger). Going left will take you out of the park onto private property.What I really enjoy is you are walking on the same ground once occupied by the original patriots. These were the first Americans, many who died here to secure freedom for our Nation. If that doesnt make you proud to be an American, I dont know.The other neat feature is this land was once privately owned until Charles E. Hires transferred ownership to Pennsylvania. It worth researching the history of this area, the industries, The days of Gen. Benjamin Franklin Fisher a Civil War hero.The groups I hike with here always have fun and stay safe. The trails are maintained not only by the Park Service. A couple of private groups go to great lengths and volunteer their time and money to ensure these trails are safe and fun. I hike there all 4 seasons without fail. Heavy rain, deep snow or ice are the only reason not to go. The trees do a bang up job of blocking the wind on those really breezy days.

Fr
Review №6

Great trail. Pretty challenging. Some really steep parts and rocky.Trail register atop is pretty neat idea.Parking lot located right across the street from trailhead.

Li
Review №7

Beautiful and quick hike through valley forge with fun old buildings and fortresses to explore.

Ro
Review №8

Nice trail. Suggest parking at the Knox Quarters parking. It has a significant uphill and downhill at the beginning and end. It is wide and easy to follow. At the park end is blazed with white blazes and it switched to being blazed with yellow on the Washington Headquarters end. It is rocky so ankle support can help.

R
Review №9

Nice trail but could have been marked better showing how to get to from Mount Missery to Mount Joy.

Sh
Review №10

Great beginner hiking area. Amazing sceneries!

La
Review №11

Beautiful little hike over a hill. Love this area in all seasons.

Ad
Review №12

Great chellenging trial conviently located right off of Yellow Springs road.

As
Review №13

Great hiking trail.

Er
Review №14

A very Rocky trail, but absolutely beautiful

Ma
Review №15

Calm and always enjoyable. Very popular among all ages.

Pa
Review №16

Excellent trail.

Jo
Review №17

Fun hike, good little loop to come down around the creek

Ch
Review №18

A good hike.. nice open trees

Je
Review №19

One of my favorite trails.

Ni
Review №20

If you like to sightsee and enjoy the shade in the woods come out. Drink water, excercise and just walk. History is everywhere and part of Valley Forge. Make it your place to see.

Ch
Review №21

A nice, challenging uphill hike in parts with some interesting stone building ruins along the way.

Ch
Review №22

Favorite trail in the park.

Pa
Review №23

Great trail. Went up the mountain, stopped in Washingtons headquarters, and went back along the creek. Nice woodsy escape. I will say that its popular on a nice day, so not a great place to be alone with nature, but I guess thats life in the suburbs.

Ry
Review №24

Great trail for walking or jogging. Some serious hills if thats what you are looking for.

ly
Review №25

Nice place to hike

Cr
Review №26

Great area for hiking, trail run, biking, etc... I parked out by the covered bridge and then ran half way down the creek trail and ran up the face of misery. All in the shade.

Ja
Review №27

Im here every AM. Its not a difficult hike but it is rocky. When its dark one fork is hard to notice. I highly recommend it its fantastic.

Sh
Review №28

This place is spiritual.

Mi
Review №29

Always love to hike Mount Misery, get some great photos and it is a great hike

Ni
Review №30

The mountain is beautiful. There are different trails with different levels of difficulty.

my
Review №31

Fun small hike with a little bit of elevation change

Ti
Review №32

Love the trails at Valley Forge.

Sa
Review №33

Great place for a hiking for beginners and moderate hikers.. Park in Knox quarters and climb up in mt Misery and return via Mt Joy completes better hiking in 80-90 minutes..

Ri
Review №34

Nice. V. G. Hike.They Need a Porta Potty !!!Bathrooms were Locked !!!

Da
Review №35

Really nice trail, fairly steep at first but a great hike

Da
Review №36

Good hike up and over Mt. Misery. There are spots with a lot of small rocks, but you can do the trail in sneakers.

to
Review №37

Enjoyed a day in the trails

Mi
Review №38

Had a great hike/workout with my son herd

St
Review №39

Its nice

N
Review №40

Nice elevation gain under tree cover

St
Review №41

Nice trails! Interesting ruins!

Br
Review №42

Nice n steep, and it keeps going n going.

Ka
Review №43

Beautiful trail

Ma
Review №44

Miserable

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  • Address:Wolfinger Trail, Phoenixville, PA 19460, United States
  • Site:https://www.nps.gov/vafo/planyourvisit/hikingtrails.htm
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  • Tourist attraction
  • Hiking area
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  • Good for kids:Yes
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