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Summary: In March 1864 President Abraham Lincoln appointed Ulysses S. Grant general-in-chief of the Union army. Earlier in the civil War, Grant had won victories at Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga. By appointing him to the country's top military post, Lincoln hoped to bring a speedy end to the three-year-old war. Grant took an important, if costly, step in that direction here at Spotsylvania Court House. The Spotsylvania Battlefield Histoy Trail connects several major sites associated with the may 1864 fighting. The trail is five miles long, but you can choose any number of shorter options. The map on the inside of the pamphlet (found at the exhibit shelter) will help you select your route. The trail begins at the exhibit shelter and is marked by blazed trees and by mowed pathes. Foot bridges are available at points where the trail crosses Civil War trenches. Trailhead: I-95 to Route 3 West for approximately 11 miles. Turn left onto Route 613. Follow road for 8 miles to Battlefield. Exhibit shelter and parking is on your left off of Grants Drive. (Lat:38.2189 Lon:-77.6143) Trail Guides for Spotsylvania Battlefield: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: National Park Service 540-373-4510 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joe Cross, who has posted 56 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: 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. Keys: Virginia Hiking, Virginia Trails, Virginia Hikes, Spotsylvania County Hiking, Spotsylvania County Trails, Spotsylvania County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
