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Manassas National Battlefield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,241 Google reviews · Running trail in Manassas, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
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Confirmed from Manassas National Battlefield Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Fields marking where the Confederates defeated the Union in the first major fight of the Civil War.
What runners say about Manassas National Battlefield Park
“Lots of good options for learning about the events surrounding this beautiful and well kept area.”
“The scenery is absolutely beautiful, with wide open fields and peaceful landscapes that make it both moving and calming at the same time.”
Smaller but well-maintained battlefield. Start at the visitors center to pick up a pamphlet of the Battlefield and speak to the knowledgeable Park personnel who can answer any questions. An introductory movie plays in the hour in the visitor center.
A truly moving and educational 5-star experience! The Manassas National Battlefield Park is a phenomenal place to spend the day, and it felt like we were walking right through history. The staff is welcoming and informative, and the visitor center provides an excellent foundation.
This was a great place to spend a morning. Less than an hour from downtown DC, depending on traffic. Well presented and cared for. We love being outside so the information plaques around the field were very useful.
What a great place to get exercise, immerse yourself in history, and enjoy nature. There are 2 major trails ranging from 5-6 miles. You can combine them for an entire day walk/hike. They are easy to moderate. There are a few side loops to be able to see more historical structures.
Trail conditions & character
“The scenery is absolutely beautiful, with wide open fields and peaceful landscapes that make it both moving and calming at the same time.”
“The museum was also information and not overwhelming with a nice light display on a map with audio description of the battles events.”
Plan your run at Manassas National Battlefield Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone(703) 361-1339
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM–5 PM |
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