Antietam Hike, 4mi | Potomac Ridge Brewing Company
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📅 Tomorrow, Saturday, October 18 🌄 Antietam Burnside Bridge Hike – A Journey Through History
📍 Antietam National Battlefield – Sharpsburg, MD
🕘 Trailhead: Enter Rodman Ave, Keedysville, MD 21756 into Google Maps
📏 Distance: 4.4 miles (figure-8 loop)
Followed by Potomac Ridge Brewing Company!
Step back in time and walk the same ground where, on September 17, 1862, more than 23,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing in what became the bloodiest single day in American history — the Battle of Antietam.
Our 4.4-mile loop crosses the iconic Burnside Bridge and follows the peaceful yet hauntingly beautiful Antietam Creek, where Union and Confederate troops clashed in desperate fighting. We’ll pause along the way to reflect on the battle’s three main engagements — The Cornfield, Bloody Lane, and The Burnside Bridge — each a powerful reminder of sacrifice and resilience.
Today, the landscape stands as a place of quiet strength and solemn beauty. This hike is not only scenic but deeply moving — a chance to honor the past while connecting with nature and good company.
So lace up your boots, bring water, and join us for a morning of reflection, fitness, and camaraderie on this unforgettable walk through history.
📍 Need help finding the trailhead? Click “Get Directions” under the map here:
👉 Antietam Burnside Bridge Hike Info
https://tinyurl.com/Burnsidebridge
Potomac Ridge Brewing Company
16609 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg, MD 21782