Manassas National Battlefield Park
VA
About Manassas National Battlefield Park
On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas.
The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to the height of their power.
Things To Do
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Matthews Hill Loop Trail
The Matthews Hill Loop is a .9 mile trail that explores the ground over which the opening shots of the Battle of First Manassas occurred.
Stone Bridge Loop Trail
The Stone Bridge Loop is a moderate 1.3 mile trail that follows along the Bull Run and explores the area where the first shots of the First Battle of Manassas were fired. Picturesque displays can be had along the trail of wildflowers in the spring and colorful foliage in the fall.
Chinn Ridge Trail
Explore the grounds of Chinn Ridge that saw fighting at both First and Second Manassas. A paved path includes signage that explores the fighting in both battles. One way trail, must return along path to get back to parking lot.
Second Manassas Trail
This 6.6 mile loop trail explores key locations on the Second Manassas battlefield.
First Manassas Trail
A 5.4 mile circuit hike where you can explore the First Manassas battlefield in detail.
Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail
Walk along a section of Jackson's line on the Unfinished Railroad where Federal soldiers momentarily breached the Confederate line on August 29, 1862.
Available Activities
Weather
Spring: Mild weather, with average low/high temperatures from 33 F to 75 F. Variable rainfall, with May being the wettest month of the year on average. Summer: Warm and humid weather, with average temperatures from 61 F to 88 F.
Variable rainfall, with occasional downpours during storms. Fall: Mild weather, with average temperatures from 35 F to 79 F. Variable rainfall.
Winter: Mild to cool weather, with average temperatures from 24 F to 47 F. Annual snowfall averages about 22 inches.
Getting There
Located right off Interstate 66, just 26 miles west of Washington, DC.
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Hours
Manassas National Battlefield Park
The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.
