Petersburg Battlefield Battery Trail - Hiking trail near Petersburg, Virginia, United States - Description

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Name	Petersburg Battlefield Battery Trail
Summary	Short Hike from the Petersburg Eastern Front Visitor Center
Type	Day Hike - Out and Back
Distance (Total)	0.5 miles / 0.8 km
Elevation Gain	50 feet / 15 meters
Minimum Elevation	50 feet / 15 meters
Maximum Elevation	100 feet / 30 meters
Hiking Season	- All Year Long
Things To See	- Historic Site
Difficulty	Easy
Rating	★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
Nearby Town	Petersburg, Virginia, United States
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Permit Required	No
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A well worn, partially paved Park Service Trail that follows the line of Union fortifications during the 1864-1865 siege of Petersburg.

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Latitude	37.24361 degrees / 37° 14.617' / 37° 14' 37.00"
Longitude	-77.35689 degrees / -77° 21.413' / -77° 21' 24.80"

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Editing Information

Created on 11/12/2010

Last edited by Nick on 11/13/2010

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Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site.