About Manassas National Battlefield Park
On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas. The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to the height of their power.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Spring: Mild weather, with average low/high temperatures from 33 F to 75 F. Variable rainfall, with May being the wettest month of the year on average. Summer: Warm and humid weather, with average temperatures from 61 F to 88 F. Variable rainfall, with occasional downpours during storms. Fall: Mild weather,…
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: Virginia. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.
Activities
Getting There
Located right off Interstate 66, just 26 miles west of Washington, DC.
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Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Matthews Hill Loop Trail
The Matthews Hill Loop is a .9 mile trail that explores the ground over which the opening shots of the…
Stone Bridge Loop Trail
The Stone Bridge Loop is a moderate 1.3 mile trail that follows along the Bull Run and explores the area…
Chinn Ridge Trail
Explore the grounds of Chinn Ridge that saw fighting at both First and Second Manassas. A paved path includes signage…
Second Manassas Trail
This 6.6 mile loop trail explores key locations on the Second Manassas battlefield.
First Manassas Trail
A 5.4 mile circuit hike where you can explore the First Manassas battlefield in detail.
Unfinished Railroad Loop Trail
Walk along a section of Jackson's line on the Unfinished Railroad where Federal soldiers momentarily breached the Confederate line on…
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Brawner Farm Loop Trail
This trial traces the opposing lines of battle during the opening fighting of the Battle of Second Manassas on August 28, 1862.
Sudley Loop Trail
The Sudley Road Loop is a .6 mile trail that takes visitors to one the few pre-war structures in the park, and…
Henry Hill Loop Trail
The Henry Hill Loop is a easy 1.1 mile trail that encompasses the area of the most intense fighting during the First…