Manassas National Battlefield Park - Henry Hill Visitor Center

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: Historic Site, National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

GETTING THERE:

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pDriving Directions: From Washington D.C. and Points East: Travel west on I-66 to Exit 47B, Route 234 North (Sudley Road). Proceed through the first traffic light. The entrance to the Henry Hill Visitors Center is on the right, just past the Northern Virginia Community College.

From Points North: Travel south on I-95 to the Capital Beltway (Route 495). Travel west towards Silver Springs, MD. Continue on the Beltway for approximately 10 miles, crossing the Potomac river into Virginia. Take the exit for I-66 west to Manassas. Take Exit 47B, Route 234 North (Sudley Road). Proceed through the first traffic light. The entrance to the Henry Hill Visitors Center is on the right, just past the Northern Virginia Community College.

From Points South: Travel north on I-95 to Exit 152, Route 234. Turn left at the traffic light on to Route 234 North (Sudley Road). Stay on Business Route 234 (do not take the by-pass) and travel for approximately 20 miles just beyond the city of Manassas. The entrance to the Henry Hill Visitors Center is located on the right, just past the entrance to the Northern Virginia Community College.

From Points West: Travel east on I-66 to Exit 47, Route 234 North (Sudley Road). Turn left on Route 234 and proceed through the first traffic light. The entrance to the Henry Hill Visitors Center is on the right, just past the Northern Virginia Community College.

TADA Accessible: Yes

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Drinking Fountains, Seating

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Visitor Center, Historic Site, Museum, Gift Shop

Trash Cans: Yes

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: TRACK Trail, Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy, Moderate

Trail Layout: Loop

Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Sand/Dirt, Grass

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle, Moderate

Trail Width: 2-4 ft, 4-8 ft, 8-12 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps, Benches/Rest Areas, Historic Sites

OTHER:

Programming Available: Education/Ranger Programs, Junior Ranger Programs

Park Information: Maps, Brochures, Information Kiosk

Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present

Open Space Activities: Go for a walk or jog

Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size

Open Space Shade: Little or None