Pawling Farm
Pawling Farm is a scenic and somewhat secluded part of Valley Forge National Historical Park, known for its historic colonial stone barn and a remarkable 300-year-old sycamore tree. It offers beautiful walking trails that are great for hiking and enjoying nature. While the area is peaceful and less crowded, some trails may be overgrown and less maintained, especially in recent years. Visitors should be cautious of ticks during warmer months. This park is dog-friendly and suitable for children.
Reviews
I hadn’t been here in about 3 years and returned recently because Pawling farm is one of my favorite places to hike. Still a great place, but like many of our outdoor spaces is suffering from a lack of maintenance/funding. I was disappointed to find that many of my favorite trails were completely overgrown and almost indistinguishable. Many trail signs were missing and blazes difficult to see. Still, if you’re looking for a quieter less traveled part of Valley Forge National Park, this is your place.
The sycamore tree. 300 year old tree that is a must-see.
This is a nice trail to walk for most of the year. However, it is infested with ticks this spring (May 2023). My husband and I went there to do our daily walk and within 10 minutes, we were absolutely covered. If you want to walk here during the green season, make sure you take the proper precautions… wear light colored clothes, cover your arms and legs, wear a hat, and use bug spray. Tick-borne diseases have been increasing during the past years and this year is especially bad for ticks in PA.
Cool and place to visit! The walking trails here are beautiful!!
An amazing, somewhat isolated part of Valley Forge National Historic Park, with amazing colonial area stone barn, and huge sycamore tree.