Chester Valley Trail | Photo courtesy Circuit Trails

Chester Valley Trail

The Chester Valley Trail is a 19.13-mile trail and is a part of the Circuit Trails network, a system of multi-use trails in the Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey region that when finished will include more than 850 miles of trails.

State: Pennsylvania

Location: Chester and Montgomery counties

Trail Length: 19.13 miles complete in multiple sections from Norristown to Exton. When complete, the trail will be more than 45 miles.

Surface: Asphalt

Status: Open for use

Chester Valley Trail | Photo courtesy Circuit Trails

Getting to the Trail

Parking and Public Transportation Options

Parking is available at 270 Indian Run St. (Exton).

If you are taking public transportation, the trail can be accessed from SEPTA’s Regional Rail Paoli/Thorndale Line, Norristown Line or SEPTA 125 bus route.

For more information about the trail, visit TrailLink.com.

Chester Valley Trail | Photo courtesy Circuit Trails

Explore the Trail

Chester Valley Trail Itinerary

Exton Park to Old Eagle School Rd Tredyffrin Township, Chester Co, PA

Overview

Pennsylvania’s Chester Valley Trail ribbon cutting | Photo by Kelly Cofrancisco

Follow the old railway corridor of the Chester Valley Railroad, a branch of the Reading Railroad, through scenic countryside in Chester and Montgomery counties. See remnants of the historic route in the form of stone culverts, explore a local park and keep your eyes open for abundant wildlife that live in the nearby wetlands.

Trail Activities

Events and activities are happening on Circuit Trails around the region all the time. Friends of the Chester Valley Trail and Chester Valley Trail Funding Project, both members of the Circuit Trails Coalition, often host events near and along the Chester Valley Trail. View all upcoming events #OnTheCircuit here.

Email info@circuittrails.org with questions or updates to this trail.

View the Circuit Trails interactive map by DVRPC