Gettysburg Horse Trail
Gettysburg National Military Park, Adams County, PA
Out-and-back trail in Gettysburg National Military Park, Adams County, PA. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 8.2 mi (13.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 289 ft (88 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 45 min
- High point
- 587 ft (179 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Historic site: Fraser+ / Furlong "Pulaski GA Artillery" 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Historic site: 1st Richmond VA Howitzers “McCarthy Battery” 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Troup GA Artillery (2nd sec) “Carlton Battery” 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Historic site: Troup GA Artillery (1st sec) “Carlton Battery” 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Miller LA Battery “Washington Artillery Co C” 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from start
- Historic site: US 1st Reg NY Sharpshooters Co A, B, D & H Berdan / Trepp 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Historic site: US 3rd ME Vol Infantry Reg Lakeman / Samuel Lee(w) / Morgan 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Historic site: 3rd US Artillery Battery F & K Turnbull 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Historic site: WI Sharpshooters 1st Regt Co G Berdan / Trepp 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Historic site: US HQ 2-3-3rd Brigade Willard+ / Sherril+ / Bull marker 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Historic site: 9th MA Artillery Battery Bigelow(w) / Milton 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
- Historic site: 1st NY Artillery Battery G “Ames’ Battery” Ames 6.9 mi (11 km) from start
- Historic site: US HQ 6th Corps Artillery Brigade Tompkins 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Historic site: US HQ 6-1-1st “New Jersey Kearny Brigade” Torbert 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Historic site: US 6-1-1st “New Jersey Kearny Brigade” Torbert 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
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Questions about Gettysburg Horse Trail
How long is Gettysburg Horse Trail?
Gettysburg Horse Trail is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 45 min. It climbs 289 ft (88 m) in total, up to a high point of 587 ft (179 m).
How hard is Gettysburg Horse Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Gettysburg Horse Trail?
Parking at the far end. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Gettysburg Horse Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 8.2 mi (13.1 km).
Is Gettysburg Horse Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (53% under trees).
What can you do on Gettysburg Horse Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: gravel.
Where can you eat near Gettysburg Horse Trail?
Food, 1.3 mi (2 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Gettysburg Horse Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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