The site of the May 1864 Battle of North Anna, this park encompasses 172 acres and over six miles of trails. Along the way, historic markers and interpretive signs offer information about rifle pits, trenches, and the days when more than 150,000 soldiers faced one another in battle.
GUIDED TOURS
North Anna Gray Trail
This trail is a fairly easy 2.3 mile walk. Although the main focus of the park is on explaining what happened during the Civil War battle, the peace and solitude of the quiet woods will also be enjoyable, since you may very well have the park trails to yourself.
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North Anna Battlefield Blue Trail
This 4-mile trail has steep slopes in several places, making for a more strenuous hike. However, the extra effort is worthwhile. Not only does this trail offer historical markers detailing the Civil War battle, but it also passes through diverse habitats, including forests, fields, stream banks, and river banks. Along the way, you are certain to encounter interesting plants and animals.
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HIKE COLLECTIONS
This file contains tracks (or paths) for all of the hikes available at this site - download to your smartphone to take each walk.
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NATURALIST TOURS
Explore nature in the park with these guided hikes
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North Anna Birding Tour Ramblr Link | Download Trip | Google Map
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES
Walks - Take the Blue Trail for the perfect combination of history, nature, and scenery
Nature - Listen for the Golden-Crowned Kinglet in winter.
Social - Walk to the end of the Gray Trail and hang out in the gazebo overlooking the river.
Challenges - Combine the Blue and the Gray trails for a 5-mile walk.
Kids - Visit the creek near the trailhead and listen for frogs in spring. For older kids, find Pawpaw fruits along the river on the Blue Trail in early fall.
NATURAL TREASURES
Learn about the plants and animals that live in the park
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SCAVENGER HUNT
Look for wildflowers in May on the Blue Trail
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