Trails in Fort Necessity National Battlefield

Braddock Road Spur (unmaintained)

0.2 mi one way · about 30 ft of climbing · 1,868 ft–1,904 ft

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Braddock Road Trace

0.3 mi one way · 100 ft of descent · 1,864 ft–1,969 ft

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Braddock's Grave

30 ft of descent · 1,904 ft–1,929 ft

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Braddock's Grave Loop

0.1 mi one way · 1,932 ft–1,938 ft

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Cliff Spur

2,280 ft–2,281 ft · asphalt surface

Views

Along the way Jumonville Trail Overlook

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Forest Trail

0.3 mi one way · 60 ft of descent · 1,964 ft–2,020 ft

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Fort Necessity

0.2 mi one way · 1,846 ft–1,847 ft

HistoryVisitor centers

Along the way Fort Store House Visitor Center

Hike the Fort Necessity Trails the Park Service's write-up

15-180 Minutes · dogs allowed

Start Trails begin from Fort Necessity, the Picnic Area, and Jumonville Glen

The Fort Necessity trail system winds through mixed deciduous forest and meadows. When Washington and his men passed through this area, they found the forest in a virgin state. The trees were large and well spaced with the absence of undergrowth due to the shade of the trees.

The forest has been cleared several times to produce charcoal for iron furnaces and for farming. In places, the trails passes stands of pines. These were planted by the men of the Civilian Conservation Corps camp in the mid 1930's. As you explore the park, imagine it as seen through the perspective of a youthful commander on his first military campaign on the edge of the wilderness.

A portion of the trail follows the Braddock Road Trace. This is the remnant of the road built by Washington in 1754 and improved by General Braddock's army on their way to Fort Duquesne the next year. This road became one of the major routes of transportation from the east before the comp­letion of the National Road to Wheeling, Virginia in 1818.

Accessibility The trail from the Visitor Center to Fort Necessity is wheelchair accessible. It is paved and fairly level. It is a 300 yard walk from the Visitor Center to the fort. The other trails in the park are not paved. They can be rough, un-even, and/or soggy at any time of the year. Jumonville Glen and Braddock's Grave have sections that are accessible, but not everything. Pets are welcome on all trails, as long as they are on leash at all times. Please make sure to clean up after them, and prevent them from interacting with wildlife. Pets are not allowed in the buildings.

This hike on nps.gov

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French Camp

0.1 mi one way · 20 ft of descent · 1,853 ft–1,874 ft

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Indian Run

0.3 mi one way · 90 ft of descent · 1,868 ft–1,962 ft

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Inner Meadow

0.4 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 150 ft of descent · 1,863 ft–1,973 ft

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Jumonville Glen Loop

0.4 mi one way · about 90 ft of climbing · 2,219 ft–2,306 ft · earth surface

Views

Along the way Jumonville Trail Overlook

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Jumonville Glen Loop (paved)

0.2 mi one way · 30 ft of descent · 2,282 ft–2,309 ft · asphalt surface

Views

Along the way Jumonville Trail Overlook

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Jumonville Glen Spur

0.5 mi one way · about 100 ft of climbing · 2,129 ft–2,242 ft

Views

Along the way Jumonville Trail Overlook

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Meadow Short Cut Spur

0.1 mi one way · 40 ft of descent · 1,919 ft–1,959 ft

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Meadow Spur

0.1 mi one way · about 10 ft of climbing · 1,909 ft–1,920 ft

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Mount Washington Tavern Loop

0.2 mi one way · about 10 ft of climbing · 1,931 ft–1,945 ft

History

Along the way Conestoga Wagon Shed Mount Washington Tavern

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Outer Meadow

0.9 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 1,860 ft–2,014 ft

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Picnic Area Loop

0.7 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 1,875 ft–2,015 ft

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Ski Spur

0.4 mi one way · about 70 ft of climbing · 2,186 ft–2,254 ft

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Social

0.1 mi one way · 1,848 ft–1,855 ft

History

Along the way Fort Store House

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Social Spur

0.1 mi one way · about 10 ft of climbing · 1,848 ft–1,861 ft

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Tavern Spur

0.3 mi one way · about 90 ft of climbing · 1,842 ft–1,935 ft

HistoryVisitor centers

Along the way Conestoga Wagon Shed Mount Washington Tavern Visitor Center

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Trail to Wharton Township Veteran's Memorial

0.1 mi one way · 1,882 ft–1,883 ft

History

Along the way Wharton Township Veterans Memorial

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