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Hike Trail

Battery 7 Trail

3.5 (2 Ratings)
Leading off the Park Tour Road, this trail is mostly shaded by tall pines on both sides.
0.7
mi
Distance
39
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsWildlife
Access Issues
Park fee required upon entry to battlefield.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.68mi
Distance
39ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
142ft
High Point
103ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the Tour Park Road / Siege Road this shaded trail is about .54 miles and ends at Fort Lee (closed gate) or you can switch to the Meade Station Trail just before it ends, and loop back using the Meade L Cut Trail to head back to the Tour Park Road stating point. Be mindful of rocks, roots, manure, and soft sand in some spots.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Omar Delgado