Recreational Opportunities
  Introduction
The following recreational opportunities are available at Antietam National Battlefield:
Bicycling - [Select item]
   
Birding - The battlefield offers a home for many species of birds and a haven for bird-watching, especially along the Snavely Ford Trail. A bird list, prepared by the Washington County Chapter of the Maryland Ornithological Society, is available at the Visitor Center.
   
Boating - [Select item]
   
Camping - [Select item]
   
Fishing - [Select item]
   
Hiking - Snavely Ford Trail, 2½ miles long, is a pleasant walk along Antietam Creek. Hiking is also permitted along the shoulder of the 8½-mile tour road.
   
Horseback riding - [Select item]
   
Picnicking - [Select item]
   
Last updated: 12/12/01, KBS