18.9 mi awayHorsepen Branch Hiker-Biker Campsite
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National Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park
VA
Overview
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.
Location
Getting there
Located right off Interstate 66, just 26 miles west of Washington, DC.
Weather notes
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, with average temperatures from 35 F to 79 F. Variable rainfall. Winter: Mild to cool weather, with average temperatures from 24 F to 47 F. Annual snowfall averages about 22 inches.
Amenities
Activities
- Fishing
- Guided Tours
- Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horseback Riding
- Living History
- Junior Ranger Program
- Park Film
- Museum Exhibits
