Last updated: April 5, 2024
Thing to Do
Brawner Farm Loop Trail
NPS
Distance: 1.6 mile roundtrip hike
Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time: 1 hour
1. Park at the Brawner Farm parking lot off Pageland Lane. Follow the paved parth town to the Brawner Farmhouse.
2. Continue east along the Union line of battle. A short spur trail takes you toward Battery Heights, a Union artillery position during the fighting at Brawner Farm.
3. Trail loops back along the Confederate line of battle.
Begin at the Brawner Farm parking lot off Pageland Lane (Tour Stop #1). This trail sweeps across historic farmland and the scene of some of the deadliest fighting during the opening day of the Battle of Second Manassas. Follow the paved path down to the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center (open March-November), and continue east along the Union battle line. A short side trail leads up to Battery Heights, where Capt. Joseph B. Campbell unlimbered the cannon of 4th U.S. Artillery, Battery B. The trail loops back via the Confederate position, walking the battle line once occupied by the Stonewall Brigade. Trailside historical markers and interpretive signs describe the combat actions that occurred.
Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time: 1 hour
1. Park at the Brawner Farm parking lot off Pageland Lane. Follow the paved parth town to the Brawner Farmhouse.
2. Continue east along the Union line of battle. A short spur trail takes you toward Battery Heights, a Union artillery position during the fighting at Brawner Farm.
3. Trail loops back along the Confederate line of battle.
Begin at the Brawner Farm parking lot off Pageland Lane (Tour Stop #1). This trail sweeps across historic farmland and the scene of some of the deadliest fighting during the opening day of the Battle of Second Manassas. Follow the paved path down to the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center (open March-November), and continue east along the Union battle line. A short side trail leads up to Battery Heights, where Capt. Joseph B. Campbell unlimbered the cannon of 4th U.S. Artillery, Battery B. The trail loops back via the Confederate position, walking the battle line once occupied by the Stonewall Brigade. Trailside historical markers and interpretive signs describe the combat actions that occurred.
Details
Duration
45-75 Minutes
The average hiking duration does not take into consideration fitness, exploration, rest, contemplation, wayside reading, etc.
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets must be leashed at all times. Please bag pet waste and dispose at trash can in the Brawner Farm parking lot.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Brawner Farm Parking Lot (Tour Stop #1)
Trail begins in the Brawner Farm Parking Lot (Tour Stop #1). A wayside marker on the edge of the parking lot describes the trail.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Brawner Farm Interpretive Center is open seasonally. Park grounds are open year-round.
Time of Day
Day
Park is open during daylight hours.
Accessibility Information
This trail does not meet ADA accessibility guidelines.
Parking Lot
Battery Heights Parking Lot
- 3 total spaces
- 0 oversized spaces
- 38.81136019725697, -77.55727124218897
Parking lot off of US 29 that is one of two access points to the Brawner Farm Loop Trail. Driving tour stop number two. Park in designated spaces. No equestrian trailer parking.
Amenities
- Accessible Lot
- Yes
- Number of ADA-designated spaces
- 1
- Number of ADA van-accessible spaces
- 0
- Number of ADA step-free spaces
- 0
- Total number of spaces
- 3
- Number of oversize vehicle spaces
- 0
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Parking Lot
Brawner Farm Parking Area
- 14 total spaces
- 0 oversized spaces
- 38.813887127502056, -77.56804141666223
Parking lot off of Pageland Lane with seasonal bathrooms and access to the Brawner Farm Visitor Center. One of two parking areas that accesses the Brawner Farm Loop Trail. Driving tour stop number one. Park in designated spaces only. No equestrian parking.
Amenities
- Accessible Lot
- Yes
- Number of ADA-designated spaces
- 2
- Number of ADA van-accessible spaces
- 0
- Number of ADA step-free spaces
- 0
- Total number of spaces
- 14
- Number of oversize vehicle spaces
- 0
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