Spring Hike- Planning Pickett’s Charge

Name: Spring Hike- Planning Pickett’s Charge
Start: 2026-04-26T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Gettysburg Story Auto Tour Stop 5 - Virginia Memorial

Schedule

Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Gettysburg Story Auto Tour Stop 5 - Virginia Memorial | Gettysburg, PA

Discover the powerful stories that echo across Gettysburg’s fields and ridgelines in this special spring hike series led by National Park Service rangers. Each 90-minute walk explores a unique aspect of the Battle of Gettysburg, highlighting the people, decisions, and landscapes that shaped our nation’s history.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned student of the Civil War, you’ll gain fresh insights and new perspectives with every hike.
Join Ranger Dan Welch in exploring the planning that went into one of the most studied events of the battle.
Meet at Auto Tour Stop 5, the Virginia Memorial.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
Spring months can fluctuate dramatically in both temperature and weather patterns. Be prepared for a variety of field conditions and layer clothing to match the forecast. Depending on your planned activities, please include accessories such as sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking boots, cold weather gear, and extra water.
Please park in designated locations only.
For more information visit: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/gettysburg-ranger-programs.htm.