trails: Perkiomen Trail Landing Page

Montgomery County, PA

P.O. Box 311, Norristown, PA 19404-0311
Courthouse Hours: 8:30a.m. to 4:15p.m.
Phone: 610-278-3000
Website: www.montcopa.org

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Perkiomen Trail
The 19-mile scenic Perkiomen Trail runs through the Perkiomen Creek Valley from its junction withPerkiomen Trail Photo the Schuylkill River Trail at Oaks, Upper Providence Township, to the Green Lane Park, the largest county park.  Most of the trail is a 10-foot-wide cinder or stone aggregate (unpaved) surface with grass shoulders.  Selected sections are paved where deemed appropriate.  The trail is popular with walkers, joggers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, and equestrians.
 

The trail, developed on a former railroad bed, follows the Perkiomen Creek and connects three county parks (Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, Central Perkiomen Valley Park, and Green Lane Park) and two county historic sites (Mill Grove at Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary and Pennypacker Mills).  It passes directly through ten municipalities, making connections to numerous municipal parks and open spaces along the scenic waterway.  It provides access to Valley Forge National Historical Park via its connection to the Schuylkill River Trail extension.  The trail is an important regional amenity and landmark.  It provides a wealth of benefits to nearby communities by:

 
·  Preserving a greenway link along the Perkiomen Creek.
·  Serving as both a recreation and a transportation resource.
·  Providing access to the creek for sightseeing, fishing, and other
  water-related recreation.
·  Enhancing property values.
·  Contributing to local economies by bringing new customers to existing
  businesses and by creating a demand for new services.
 

The Perkiomen Trail is part of a larger, interconnected trail network planned for Montgomery County that encompasses a total of 160 miles.  The trail is operated and maintained by the Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services.