Manassas National Battlefield Park · VA
Stone Bridge Loop Trail
Loop along Bull Run to the historic Stone Bridge, an escape route for retreating Union troops in both battles. Follows the creek through woods; laid out as a counterclockwise cell-phone audio tour.
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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
- 1.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2 ft
- Surface
- gravel
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.8254, -77.5108 — 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 Stone Bridge Loop Trail?
Stone Bridge Loop Trail is a 1.6-mile route with 2 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 Stone Bridge Loop Trail?
Stone Bridge Loop Trail is crushed gravel or compacted aggregate — drains quickly, stays passable in wet weather. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Stone Bridge Loop Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Stone Bridge 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.