endstream endobj 502 0 obj <. MARKINGS!!! Chester Valley Multi Trail - Downingtown, Pennsylvania Chester Valley Trail | Tredyffrin Township despite what the map may indicate. Philadelphia trail linking Schuylkill and Delaware rivers closer to taking shape. Construction of segments that will close the gap from Ship Road to Iron Lake Blvd. The 6.4 mile of the Chester Valley Trail is expanding in both directions with construction starting this month. This extension of the existing 13.5 mile trail will . You'll be pleased. There are many township parks and Valley Forge National Park along the trail or that connect to the trail. Fabulous ride not at all marred by the multiple road crossings. The access at Exton Park is great with parking and restroom. Nice trail in great condition. Enjoy! A new major trail in Montgomery County to open this winter About the Trail Formed in 1850 by the Philadelphia and Reading Company, the Chester Valley Railroad stretched 22 miles between Bridgeport and Downingtown.The Chester Valley Trail will generally follow a now-abandoned rail corridor and will connect Chester County's Struble Trail in Exton with Montgomery County's Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown.Chester County is expecting to extend the . hbbd```b``+@$SdExA$40,8`q L|` l@Z ".D@1#cmT#30}0 Kn This gives rise to multiple road crossings, and many are signal controlled, especially at major crossings. 29 near Wegmans is not as obnoxious as the rt. Image via the Chester County Planning Commission. Extension Route of Chester Valley Trail Revealed - VISTA.Today It continues past the Veterans Memorial Park and into the King of Prussia area of Upper Merion Township. Facilities Montgomery County, PA CivicEngage In Exton, the crossing at Rt 100 is a mean 3-way dog-leg. Well maintained, plenty of benches to sit and have a drink. The project has been in the works for three years. Chester Valley Trail. Park benches were pretty common, too. Town Tours & Village Walks Program Wraps up 27th Year, Brownfield, Greyfield, & Infill Development. a wide variety of athletes will find it very accommodating. Is it still there? endstream endobj startxref First time on the trail today and loved it. Flat and paved is always a welcome reprieve from crushed stone or otherwise. Second complaint - I rode east to around Mile 5.0, then turned around. Help is close by if you have any type of accident or need help. Second, I love the quarter mile markers. He has a mountain bike. The railroad roadcut - dating from the mid-1800s - was a cool oasis of green walls. Flat trail,asphalt paved from Exton,Pa to rte 29 in Frazer. SRPRA not to be confused with SEPTA is finally chugging along with plans to restore rail service connecting Reading, Pottstown, Phoenixville, and Philadelphia. So, if you are riding this trail roundtrip and want to be riding downhill on the return trip, then I suggest that you park at the King of Prussia Trailhead. The trail takes visitors over the Schuylkill River in Norristown and provides access to view the new fish ladder at the Norristown Dam as well as opportunities to visit various shops, restaurants, and art galleries along the way. Though the trail is incomplete (the goal is to tie in with the Schuylkill River Trail) it runs through established neighborhoods as well as farm land along an old right of way that is more greenway than suburban. Today the 2.6-mile trail attracts more than 125,000 visitors each year. One mile of trail has already been built in Montgomery County. The trail surface is paved in asphalt that is fully ADA accessible. Transportation Priority Projects in Chester County A view of the Chester Valley Trail. The additional mileage is coming to the Chester Valley Trail and the Schuylkill River Trail. This extension connects the Chester Valley Trail with the Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown. I can't imagine they like the trail that much as there was a lot of sand/dirt/brush washed up on the trail from the recent rains. Beware of the many road crossings, too many, and some of them are 4-lane roads- a little dangerous especially if your riding with little ones. Very smooth if you are on a road bike. I rode the King of Prussia portion yesterday and I can't wait for it to be completed. Another time I wouldn't go further west than Rt 100 until the trail is extended further toward Downingtown, which, apparently, is to happen soon. I rode the entire 13.5 mile trail from King of Prussia to Exton. I ride on the trail too, but I don't understand why bikers choose to break the speed limit rule on a trail that is so frequently used by runners and walkers - especially when it is crowded. Very well-kept and nicely made. The newly extended 22-mile Chester Valley Trail will connect Chester and Montgomery counties to Philadelphia. The road noise, mostly from 202, and the several crossings (Rt 100 could really benefit from a bridge) stop me from giving it 5 stars. west to the Exton Wal-Mart. It runs too close to major highways making it quite noisy in spots. The intersection is large, so by the time you're in the middle of it, traffic is inbound and they barely slow down! This Phase will be about 1.25 miles. Users will eventually be able to take the Cross County Trail to the Wissahickon Trail, Power Line Trail, Cresheim Trail, and the Schuylkill River Trail into Philadelphia.