Last updated: April 5, 2024
Thing to Do
Chinn Ridge Trail
NPS
Distance: 1 mile hike (.5 miles out and .5 miles back)
Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time: 1 hour
1. Trail begins at the Chinn Ridge Parking Lot.
2. Follow paved path and markers that tell the story of the heaviest sustained fightingat Second Manassas.
3. At the end of the paved trail, a marker describes the fighting on Chinn Ridge during First Manassas. At this point, return along the paved path back to the parking lot.
The trail begins at the Chinn Ridge parking lot (Tour Stop #10). The paved path, which is wheelchair accessible, traverses an area that witnessed heavy fighting on August 30, 1862. Interpretive signs tell the story of Union troops who made a desperate stand on Chinn Ridge and blunted the Confederate counterattack. Near the conclusion of the trail, visitors will pass a monument dedicated to Col. Fletcher Webster of the 12th Massachusetts, killed in action on Chinn Ridge. He was the son of noted orator Daniel Webster. The paved trail concludes at an interpretive marker discussing the combat on Chinn Ridge during the Battle of First Manassas (July 21, 1861). Visitors then return to the parking lot via the same path.
Difficulty: Easy
Hiking Time: 1 hour
1. Trail begins at the Chinn Ridge Parking Lot.
2. Follow paved path and markers that tell the story of the heaviest sustained fightingat Second Manassas.
3. At the end of the paved trail, a marker describes the fighting on Chinn Ridge during First Manassas. At this point, return along the paved path back to the parking lot.
The trail begins at the Chinn Ridge parking lot (Tour Stop #10). The paved path, which is wheelchair accessible, traverses an area that witnessed heavy fighting on August 30, 1862. Interpretive signs tell the story of Union troops who made a desperate stand on Chinn Ridge and blunted the Confederate counterattack. Near the conclusion of the trail, visitors will pass a monument dedicated to Col. Fletcher Webster of the 12th Massachusetts, killed in action on Chinn Ridge. He was the son of noted orator Daniel Webster. The paved trail concludes at an interpretive marker discussing the combat on Chinn Ridge during the Battle of First Manassas (July 21, 1861). Visitors then return to the parking lot via the same path.
Details
Duration
45-70 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.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Chinn Ridge Parking Lot, Stop #10
Trali begins at the edge of the Chinn Ridge Parking Lot (Tour Stop #10).
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Park is open during daylight hours.
Accessibility Information
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Lot
Chinn Ridge Parking Lot
- 19 total spaces
- 3 oversized spaces
- 38.80666184843493, -77.53489851227127
Parking lot off of Chinn Ridge Road. Closest parking to access the Chinn Ridge Trail. Also one of several access points for the Second Manassas Loop Trail. Driving tour stop number ten. Please park in designated spaces. No equestrian trailer parking.
Amenities
- Accessible Lot
- Yes
- Number of ADA-designated spaces
- 3
- Number of ADA van-accessible spaces
- 1
- Number of ADA step-free spaces
- 3
- Total number of spaces
- 19
- Number of oversize vehicle spaces
- 3
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