Explore the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail

The Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail provides users a healthy way to explore Brownsville, TX and some of its historic sites and attractions. It allows visitors to enjoy the nature and scenery that makes Brownsville a unique place and escape the daily grind of the modern world.

The trail stretches for almost 10 miles from the Mitte Cultural District on the south end to Palo Alto Battlefield NHP on the north end. The trail also runs near our Resaca de la Palma Battlefield unit.

The Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail is open year-round. Battlefield sites and some parking areas along the trail have various hours of operation. Please check closing times for these sites before leaving your vehicle and setting out on the trail.

Details

Duration

1-4 Hours

The length of time you spend on the trail is completely up to you. Be aware that parking areas for trail use have different times of availability.

Activity

Road Biking

Age(s)

All ages

Pets Allowed

Yes

Per city ordnance, all pets must be kept on a leash.

Activity Fee

No

Free

Location

Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail

The Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail stretches for nine miles between Palo Alto Battlefield NHP and the Southern Pacific Linear Park.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Any Time

Parking areas for trail use have various times of availability.

Accessibility Information

The Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail features a paved surface. Trail width is approximately 10 feet and has little to no rise in elevation.