Probably one of the prettiest, flattest trails in Valley Forge Park, the Valley Creek Trail runs parallel to Valley Creek (hence the name). What you can see here - trout, assorted foliage, ducks and kingfishers, occasional snakes (not enough to worry about; I've lived here eight years and have seen the tail end of one running in the opposite direction), turtles and of course the covered bridge. The bridge is interesting in that it is known as the Knox covered bridge and is a Burr Arch Truss structure, which is a combination of an arch and a multiple kingpost truss design, invented in 1804 by inventor Theodore Burr. It means mainly that the bridge has arches that help support the weight of the bridge, and it's pretty.

Bridge over Valley Creek

Isn't this peaceful?                                                               

Valley Creek trail - to your left, you'll be able to see trout.         Go ahead, climb. I dare you! Very steep climb starts here.