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Mount Misery, Chapel Path and Mount Joy Trail route map
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Pennsylvania

Mount Misery, Chapel Path and Mount Joy Trail

Malvern, Pennsylvania

7.5 mi

Distance

1,539 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 59m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Mount Misery, Chapel Path and Mount Joy Trail offers a challenging 7.5-mile loop near Malvern, Pennsylvania. With a substantial elevation gain of 1539 feet, this trail demands a good level of fitness and experience. The path predominantly traverses dirt surfaces, winding through a mix of forested areas and open ridgelines. This loop provides hikers with the opportunity to experience varied terrain and elevation changes typical of the region.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:29 ft
Max:153 ft
469 ft
469 ft
29 ft70 ft112 ft153 ft0.0 mi1.9 mi3.7 mi5.6 mi7.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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