Gettysburg Battle Walks 2026

Battle Walk Programs at Gettysburg National Military Park offer an in-depth exploration of the battlefield through ranger-led hikes that follow the movements, decisions, and experiences of soldiers during the Battle of Gettysburg. Taking place on Saturdays from June 6 through August 8, 2026, these two-hour guided programs examine key areas of the battlefield while covering significant distances across historic ground. Participants gain a deeper understanding of the battle through detailed discussions of military actions, leadership decisions, and the landscape that shaped one of the most significant engagements of the Civil War.

Each Battle Walk begins at 10:00 AM and focuses on a different aspect of the campaign and battle. Programs traverse uneven terrain and may begin and end at different locations throughout Gettysburg National Military Park.

2026 Battle Walk Schedule

June 6 – Texas Storms Little Round Top — Big Round Top Parking Lot to Little Round Top — Ranger Matt Atkinson

June 13 – The 8th Virginia in Pickett’s Charge — Virginia Memorial to High Water Mark — Ranger Dan Welch

June 20 – The 2nd U.S. Sharpshooters: July 2, 1863 — Warfield Ridge Picnic Area to Warren and South Confederate Avenue — Ranger John Nicholas

June 27 – “The Crisis of the Engagement”: Captain John Bigelow and the 9th Massachusetts Artillery, July 2, 1863 — Trostle Farm — Ranger Karlton Smith

July 1–3 – 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Special Battle Walks — Various Locations and Presenters

July 11 – “Their Usual Gallantry & Bravery”: Candy’s Brigade and the Fight for Culp’s Hill — Culp’s Hill Tower to Pardee Field — Ranger Danny Brennan

July 18 – Battle for East Cemetery Hill — East Cemetery Hill — Ranger Christopher Gwinn

July 25 – “They Blindly Plied the Work of Slaughter”: The 19th Massachusetts Infantry at the Battle of Gettysburg — Meade’s Headquarters to High Water Mark — Ranger John Hoptak

August 1 – “Bullets Hissing, Humming, and Whistling Everywhere”: Stone’s Brigade on July 1 — McPherson’s Ridge to McPherson Barn — Ranger Andrew Regiec

August 8 – Devil’s Den — Devil’s Den — Ranger Dan Welch

Admission is free, reservations are not required, and pets are welcome. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear, bring water, and prepare for hiking over uneven terrain. Program routes and schedules are subject to change based on weather and battlefield conditions.