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    Petersburg

    National Battlefield Virginia

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Road / Trail Closures

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".

TRAILS:

November 16, 2012: The north section of the Winthrop Trail has been completed and is open to the public. The trail is located on the north side of White Oak Road and is part of the Five Forks Trail system. If you are interested in volunteering to help complete the south section of the trail, located on the south side of White Oak Road in Dinwiddie County, please call our "Adopt-A-Trail" coordinator Laura Kellam at (804) 732-3571 x302.

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.

Did You Know?

Red Fox

Petersburg National Battlefield is home to 23 species of mammals, 22 species of fish, 48 species of amphibians and reptiles, and 129 species of birds including 18 species of birds that are listed as species of Special Concern in Virginia.