Near Petersburg Battlefield Trail
A section of the Prince George Courthouse Road.
Near Petersburg Battlefield Trail
Singletrack on Poor Creek Trail with Taylor Farm/Site of Fort Morton.
Near Petersburg Battlefield Trail
Along the side of Poor Creek Trail.
Near Petersburg Battlefield Trail
Poor Creek Trail leading into the woods past Taylor Farm/Site of Fort Morton.
Near Petersburg Battlefield Trail
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Petersburg Battlefield Trail

4.8 (6 Ratings)
A great forest setting with dirt, gravel, and bridge crossings, and trails with minimal elevation gain.
7.1
mi
Distance
237
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsRiver/CreekSpringWildlife
Access Issues
The loop shown has two closures along the northwestern areas: one closure due to erosion, and one closure due to nesting eagles. The alternate walk through the battle is still pleasant.Some federal holidays the Fort Lee Trailhead is closed but you can still go the National Battlefield and start on Attack Road Trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.12mi
Distance
237ft
Elevation Gain
237ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
145ft
High Point
42ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This multi-use trail starts at the Fort Lee Trailhead parking area (corner of Mahone and Adams).The trail is mostly on dirt with two road crossings and one section of singletrack. It is mostly wooded with a few bridge crossings. The hikel starts on the Prince George Courthouse Trail before heading to Harrison Creek Trail to Encampment Trail to Poor Creek Trail to Friend Trail to Battery 7 Trail to Meade Station Trail and back to Prince George to finish out the hike.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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