GENERAL PARK CLOSURE: In the event of severe weather the park may need to be closed so snow and/or debris removal can take place. To determine the park's status of operation, please call (804) 732-3531 and then press "9".

ROADS:

Flank Road, which is part of the park's Western Front Unit, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 17 and Friday, Nov. 18 due to paving.

TRAILS:

October 1, 2011: The Five Forks trail system is now open except for the Devin Trail. Crews have cleared most of the damage caused by Hurricane Irene. The Devin Trail, however, still has trees down as a result of April's tornado.

October 1, 2011: All trails in the Eastern Front Unit are now open.

Seasonal Trail Closure Due to Bald Eagles Nesting (December 15 - July 15)
Northern portion of Poor Creek Trail located between tour stops 5 & 6.

A new, printable Eastern Front Unit trail map is available here.

Five Forks Trail System: The Five Forks Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield now has approximately eight miles of trails open to the public. These trails can be used for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Trail maps are available at the new Visitor Contact Station located at 9840 Courthouse Road in Dinwiddie County. Click here for a printable Five Forks Unit trail map.