Manassas Battlefield -- Second Manassas Trail (Rating: C)
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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.
The Second Manassas Trail is an easy C level hike, 6.6-mile circuit hike (429 feet elevation gain) beginning at the Park Visitors Center. The restrooms will likely be closed due to the Federal Government shutdown.
The Second Battle of Bull Run or Second Manassas was fought August 28-30, 1862, as part of the American Civil War. It was the culmination of an offensive campaign waged by Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia against Union Maj. Gen. John Pope's Army of Virginia, and a battle of much larger scale and numbers than the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) fought in 1861 on the same ground. This trail guides you through the Second Manassas Battlefield. The hike is about 50% field and 50% under canopy. The trails are sometimes wet and muddy after recent rain. Bring hat and water and a snack if needed.
Leader: Craig Shumate (502) 528-6991 (Cell)
Please arrive by 9:20 so we can sign in. We plan to start the hike at 9:30.
Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Meet in the parking lot in front of the Visitors Center. I will be in a bluish/gray Toyota Corolla. There is no entry fee
Hike Starting Point: 6511 Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20109 (Visitor Center parking lot).