First and Second Manassas Battlefield Hike (Rating: B)

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.

This is a 9 mile, approximately 580 feet elevation gain hike within the Manassas National Battlefield Park over the First and Second Manassas Trails.
The hiking pace will be about 2.5 mph.

The “First and Second Manassas” are named for two important American Civil War battles that occurred on July 21, 1861 (First Manassas) from August 28 to August 30, 1862 (Second Manassas) respectively.

NOTE: The North typically named battles after nearby rivers or geographical features. Whereas the Confederacy often named battles after the nearest town or city. For example, the South named First Manassas because of nearby Manassas but the battle was named First Bull Run by the North after Bull Run.

Route:
The route map is pictured in the photos.

Meetup
Meet at the Manassas Battlefield National Park’s Henry Hill Visitor Center located at GPS: 38.812964,-77.520982 no later than 8:30 AM.
NOTE: I have a gray Subaru Outback with Virginia license plate VTS-2219.

Dogs
Dogs are permitted in accordance with the NVHC pet policy: https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy. Please note that park policy states that dogs and other pets are allowed in the park and must be kept on a leash, even on the trails. The leash must remain connnected to you and the pet at all times while in the park.

Fees
There is no park entrance or parking fee.
Suggested carpool fee is $0.
Leader: Jim Hollis (703-927-7189)… Please use text or leave message.