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Manassas National Battlefield Park

National Battlefield Park · VA

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.

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Entrance Fees

This park is fee-free.

Things to Do

Brawner Farm Loop Trail

This trial traces the opposing lines of battle during the opening fighting of the Battle of Second Manassas on August 28, 1862.

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.

First Manassas Trail

A 5.4 mile circuit hike where you can explore the First Manassas battlefield in detail.

Henry Hill Loop Trail

The Henry Hill Loop is a easy 1.1 mile trail that encompasses the area of the most intense fighting during the First Battle of Manassas. Rickett's Battery, Jackson's Line, the Robinson Farm, and more are all part of this interpretive trail.

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.

Second Manassas Trail

This 6.6 mile loop trail explores key locations on the Second Manassas battlefield.

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.

Sudley Loop Trail

The Sudley Road Loop is a .6 mile trail that takes visitors to one the few pre-war structures in the park, and the spot where 13,000 US troops crossed Bull Run on their way to the First Battle of Manassas.

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.

Visitor Centers

  • Brawner Farm Interpretive Center
  • Henry Hill Visitor Center

Source: National Park Service.

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