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.
45-75 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
National Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park is a National Battlefield Park in Virginia. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.
Virginia National Battlefield Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
2
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Things to do
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.
45-70 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
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.
30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
See all 9 things to do in Manassas →
Activities the NPS lists for Manassas.
FishingGuided ToursHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingLiving HistoryJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum Exhibits
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Operating hours
The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Tuesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Wednesday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Thursday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Friday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Saturday | Sunrise to Sunset |
| Sunday | Sunrise to Sunset |
Weather: Spring: Mild weather, with average low/high temperatures from 33 F to 75 F. Variable rainfall, with May being the wettest month of the year on average.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 7033611339 ext. 0
- [email protected]
- Address
- 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109
- Coordinates
- 38.8171, -77.5353· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawner Farm Interpretive Center | Daily: Closed | 703-361-1339 | Yes |
| Henry Hill Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 703-361-1339 ext. 0 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/mana/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.