Manassas National Battlefield Park · VA
Brawner Farm Loop Trail
Loop circling Brawner Farm, where the Second Battle of Manassas opened on Aug 28, 1862. Passes the restored farmhouse interpretive center overlooking the fields of the Gibbon-Jackson clash.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 88°F air — Above hiking's comfort zone (32–85°F)
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 191 ft
- Surface
- boardwalk
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.8133, -77.5649 — VA.
Park
Part of Manassas National Battlefield Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Brawner Farm Loop Trail?
Brawner Farm Loop Trail is a 1.4-mile route with 191 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Brawner Farm Loop Trail?
Brawner Farm Loop Trail is elevated boardwalk over wet ground — stays passable year-round. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Brawner Farm Loop Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Brawner Farm Loop Trail is in Manassas National Battlefield Park, which is managed by the National Park Service. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the live NPS alerts API for this park unit. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.