Manassas National Battlefield Park - First Manassas and Portici Loop (Rating: C)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

8 miles, about 540 feet elevation gain.

Description:
Join us for a hike along the rolling fields and woods of the scene of the Civil War battle of 1st Manassas that occurred in 1861. The First Battle of Bull’s Run (also known as First Manassas) was the first major land battle of the Civil War. On July 21, 1861, the Union army, commanded by General Irvin McDowell engaged the forces of Confederate general, P.G.T. Beauregard, 25 miles southwest of the Capital. Although the Federal army achieved some early victories in the battle, Confederate reinforcements arrived, breaking the right flank of the Union lines. The Northern troops were routed as they tried to retreat.

The battlefield is well maintained with noted significant event information along the way. We will take a side loop to Portici Loop where the Lewis Plantation known as "Portici" saw service as a Confederate headquarters and hospital at the First Battle of Manassas in July 1861 and as the setting of a small cavalry action at the end of the Second Battle of Manassas in August 1862.
Restrooms are available at the Visitors Center where we meet.

Please plan on arriving at the Visitor by 9:15am so we can get everyone signed in an get ready to hike at 9:30.

Meetup Location:
Manassas National Battlefield Park
6511 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA
Visitor Center parking lot GPS 38.81338, -77.52171

Dogs
Dogs are welcome on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Manassas National Battlefield Park website:
https://www.nps.gov/mana/index.htm

Park Fees: None

The pace will be about 2.5 mph.

Bring:
At least 2 liters of water/hydration, also snack/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes since there are some rocky areas and tree roots. Some of the hike is in open field areas. Recommend insect repellent and sunscreen. There are no stream crossings, however there may some muddy areas or watery areas if there has been recent rain.

Post hike rehydration is planned.

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