Last updated: May 23, 2017
Thing to Do
Hiking the Battlefield Trail
Walk in the footsteps of history! Begin your history hike at the back of the visitor. Along your half-mile walk to the battlefield overlook, you will see a landscape very much like the one experienced by soldiers in 1846. Our trails give you a great vantage point to admire the coastal prairie and it resources. Interpretive waysides along the trail will give you an insight to the site’s history, flora, fauna, and development.
Two additional trails lead you out to the U.S. and Mexican battle lines and put you in the heart of the action. Hiking our trails gives you the best opportunity to experience and understand the site of the first clash of the U.S.—Mexican War.
Two additional trails lead you out to the U.S. and Mexican battle lines and put you in the heart of the action. Hiking our trails gives you the best opportunity to experience and understand the site of the first clash of the U.S.—Mexican War.
Details
Duration
45-90 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Age(s)
All ages
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets on leashes are allowed. Owners must clean up after their pets.
Activity Fee
No
Free
Location
Palo Alto Battlefield Visitor Center
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Trails are available during normal park operating hours.
Accessibility Information
Trails are paved in either concrete or black top. However, some sections of the trail are composed of a boardwalk. The grade of the trail is fairly flat. Elevation at the battlefield overlook rises to approximately 6 feet. The primary trail is 8 feet wide. The U.S. and Mexican battle line trails are 4 feet wide.