regional trail section · Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester Valley Trail — Chester County section
The paved regional route has 13.5 miles open in Chester County and 5.1 miles in Montgomery County; the County describes a western extension into Downingtown as under construction.
Before you go
- Parking & entrances
- County-listed parking and trail access include Exton County Park, Battle of the Clouds Park, the East and West Whiteland municipal buildings, and 1055 Westlakes Drive.
- Hours
- Open from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset.
- Trails & terrain
- 13.5 paved miles are open in Chester County. The County lists a 5.1-mile continuation in Montgomery County; a westward extension into Downingtown is not open.
- Accessibility
- The County describes the paved trail as fully ADA accessible; the route is 10–12 feet wide with level shoulders.
- Admission & fees
- County parks and regional trails have no general admission fee. Camping, pavilion rentals and permitted activities may have separate charges.
- Weather
- Weather can close County parks and trails. Check the County’s current alerts before leaving.
- Dogs
- Dogs permitted
Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet.
Field guide
The place in detail.
- Trailheads
- Exton County Park, 132 Church Farm Lane, Exton · Battle of the Clouds Park, 125 N Phoenixville Pike, Malvern · East Whiteland Municipal Building, 209 Conestoga Road, Malvern · 1055 Westlakes Drive, Berwyn · West Whiteland Municipal Building, 101 E Commerce Drive, Exton
- Extension
- The County page describes an additional five-mile extension west into Downingtown, with the first mile under construction.
The extension is not included in open mileage.
Sources & checked dates
- Chester Valley TrailChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails visitor FAQ: dogs, fees, closures and accessChecked Oct 3, 2026
- Parks + Trails overview, activities and hoursChecked Oct 3, 2026