Manassas National Battlefield Park · VA
Deep Cut Loop Trail
Loop to the Deep Cut of the Unfinished Railroad, where Confederates repelled massed Union assaults on Aug 30, 1862. Passes wayside exhibits, an artillery display and the 1865 Second Manassas Monument.
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Conditions
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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 — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.25 mi
- Elevation gain
- 239 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.8185, -77.5565 — 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 Deep Cut Loop Trail?
Deep Cut Loop Trail is a 1.25-mile route with 239 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 Deep Cut Loop Trail?
Deep Cut Loop Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Deep Cut Loop Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Deep Cut 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.