The 19-mile Perkiomen Trail runs through the Perkiomen Creek Valley from its junction with the Schuylkill River Trail at Oaks, Upper Providence Township to the largest County Park, Green Lane Park. Most of the trail is a 10-foot wide cinder or stone aggregate (non-paved) surface with grass shoulders. Selected sections are paved where deemed appropriate. The multi-use trail follows the Perkiomen Creek and connects three County parks (Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, Central Perkiomen Valley Park, and Green Lane Park) and two County historic sites ("Mill Grove" – Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary and Pennypacker Mills). It passes directly through ten (10) municipalities making connections to numerous municipal parks and open spaces along the scenic waterway. The trail provides access to Valley Forge National Historical Park via its connection to the Schuylkill River Trail extension.

The Perkiomen Trail has many fans. Here are some links to enthusiasts' webpages:

• Delaware Valley Bicycle Club--Rides and more.
• Weekend Escape 2 - The Perkiomen Trail (from Philadelphia Bicycle News).
• Schuylkill River/Perkiomen Trail Network Map.
• Tailwind Bikeshop--Perkiomen Trail at their backdoor.
• Bikesport, Trappe, PA.
• Suburban Cyclists Unlimited--recreational cyclists who tour the roads and trails of Montgomery and Bucks Counties.
• Bike ride Valley Forge--Shutterbug, The photography and comments of Bob Gannon.
• Biking on the Perkiomen Trail-- pleia2’s blog.

The Perkiomen Trail is more than simply an independent corridor – it is part of a larger, interconnected trail network planned for Montgomery County that encompasses a total of 160 miles

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Areas open for public access

• NORTHERN SECTION
  • Green Lane Park Trailhead: Parking Area @ intersection of Snyder & Deep Creek Roads (in Park).
  • Crusher Road Trailhead: Parking Area along Crusher Road in Marlborough Township.
  • Harmon Road Trailhead and park: Parking is available on a limited basis at this Upper Salford Township park area.
• CENTRAL SECTION
  • Spring Mount Trailhead: Limited parking areas in village of Spring Mount, adjacent to Spring Mount Hotel and Foy Park on Main Street.
  • Central Perkiomen Valley Park: Trailhead Parking at Plank Road just south of Schwenksville Borough, between Rt. 29 and Rt. 73.
  • Hollywood Trailhead: Parking is available at this location off of Perkiomen Creek Road in Skippack Township.
  • Graterford Trailhead: Parking area located on Rt. 29 across from the Perkiomen Township Building and Perkiomen Valley High School.
  • Rahns Trailhead: Limited parking available on Rt. 113, close to the intersection of Rt. 29 and Rt. 113.
  • Collegeville Trailhead: Limited parking available behind the Collegeville Station on Third Avenue and the Collegeville Post Office.
  • Cedar Road Trailhead: Parking is available, Schwenksville area off Park Ave.
• SOUTHERN SECTION
  • Lower Perkiomen Valley Park Trailhead: Parking Area along New Mill Road (in Park)
  • Pawlings Road Trailhead: Although located on the Schuylkill River Trail, this parking lot is very close to the Southern start of the Trail.
• PERKIOMEN TRAIL RULES AND GUIDELINES
  Park Rangers will regularly patrol the Perkiomen Trail to enforce park regulations and provide services to trail users. Trail rules and guidelines will be posted at all access points to help inform and direct users. The County Department of Parks wants to ensure the safety and comfort of all visitors and adjacent landowners. The trail will be open during daylight hours. Park Rangers and other Department of Parks staff will be on the trail during public hours from dawn to dusk.

  Information taken from the Perkiomen Trail website (http://www.montcopa.org/parks/perkiomentrail/Perkiomen.htm).