Near PB&J 5k Loop
A section of the Prince George Courthouse Road.

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PB&J 5k Loop

5.0 (2 Ratings)
A short 5k loop option on the Petersburg Battlefield Trails.
3.2
mi
Distance
121
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekWildlife
Access Issues
Park is open from dawn to dusk.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.23mi
Distance
121ft
Elevation Gain
121ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
143ft
High Point
40ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the parking lot, head out from the trailhead onto Waterline Trail making a right on Birney Trail which becomes Friend Trail and continues into Battery 7 Trail and Meade Station Trail and looping back to Prince George Courthouse Trail to finish up the loop.This short loop can be taken in either direction. There are few intersections to pay close attention. The longer Friend Trail has you hiking next to a creek and offers a great section to take in the beauty of the park. Keep an eye out for the Fork Tree as this is the indicator of the ascent portion of the trail. If you reverse the featured hike, you'll encounter the ascent on the Waterline Trail which is a more difficult and longer portion.
History & Background
Petersburg National Battlefield is a National Park Service Park that continues to preserve the site related to the American Civil War Siege of Petersburg.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Omar Delgado