National Battlefield Park · VA

Things to do in Manassas

The National Park Service lists 9 things to do at Manassas National Battlefield Park. 9 have no extra fee, 9 need no reservation, and 9 allow pets. Each listing links to the full NPS page. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

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Brawner Far
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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

Hiking

Artillery on Chinn Ridge
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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

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First Manassas Trail

A 5.4 mile circuit hike where you can explore the First Manassas battlefield in detail.

2-4 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Henry House on the Henry Hill Loop Trail
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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

Hiking

Artillery on Matthews Hill
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Matthews Hill Loop Trail

The Matthews Hill Loop is a .9 mile trail that explores the ground over which the opening shots of the Battle of First Manassas occurred.

30-90 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Second Manassas Trail

This 6.6 mile loop trail explores key locations on the Second Manassas battlefield.

3-4 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Stone Bridge in Winter
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Stone Bridge Loop Trail

The Stone Bridge Loop is a moderate 1.3 mile trail that follows along the Bull Run and explores the area where the first shots of the First Battle of Manassas were fired.

45-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

The historic Thornberry House on the Sudley Loop Trail
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Sudley Loop Trail

The Sudley Road Loop is a .6 mile trail that takes visitors to one the few pre-war structures in the park, and the spot where 13,000 US troops crossed Bull Run on their way to the First Battle of Manassas.

15-60 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Historic Photo of Unfinished Railroad
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Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail

Walk along a section of Jackson's line on the Unfinished Railroad where Federal soldiers momentarily breached the Confederate line on August 29, 1862.

60-75 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hiking

Before you go

Check current alerts and closures, entrance fees and operating hours for Manassas. Programs and tours can change with the season or be cancelled on short notice — confirm on the NPS page before you plan around one.

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