Ready for some serious history about the Battle of Gettysburg?
Duration
2 Hours
About
Tour the Battlefield with Confederate Trails and learn important details and insights into some of the soldiers' lives. Not just your average trail ride be ready to hear the history as you ride along the trail. Learn the intricacies of the greatest Civil War Battle as you ride across the field of history . See, feel and experience Gettysburg using an authentic Civil War mode of transportation - a horse!
Your appreciation of the terrain and it's effects on the battle will never be the same after you have ridden over it while the historic details are revealed to you.
Key points about this tour:
- 2 hour horseback Tour through the Gettysburg battlefield
- Ride the Battlefield with a LIVE Licensed Battlefield Guide. Headsets with single ear buds provided so you don't miss a word!
- When a Guide is not available Hear the battlefield come to life through provided earbuds listening to the Narrative recorded in studio by our Guide..
- See, feel and experience Gettysburg using an authentic Civil War mode of transportation - a horse!
- You will have an out-rider(s) with you at all times to ensure your safety
- All participants must weigh 250 pounds or less and everyone must be age 8 and up
- 8 years and up
- Participants ages 15 and under must also be accompanied on the tour by a parent or guardian.
- Closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
Meeting Place and Check In Time:
McMillan Woods Youth Campground, Gettysburg, PA 17325
- Your ride departs from McMillan Woods Youth Campground
- Please arrive at least 35 minutes early
- Please drive down the dirt road to the woodsy campground and meet at our horse trailer which has "Confederate Trails of Gettysburg" on it. - Free Parking Available
- If you are running late or lost, please contact us
What is not included?
- Gratuity for your tour guide is not included but is greatly appreciated.
Tips:
- Allow yourself enough time to find parking and check in.
- This is an outdoor activity so you will be exposed to the day's weather conditions - Activity takes place rain or shine
- all guests under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
- If you'd like to experience Gettysburg on Horse Drawn Carriage check out Victorian Carriage Company activities!
More Information
- Ride behind the Virginia Monument (the area where General Robert E. Lee waited for his returning troops after Pickett's Charge).
- Follow the path to the Spangler Farm
- See a panoramic view of the Peach Orchard and Little Round Top off in the distance.
- Cross the Emmittsburg Road onto the Union side of the battle and view the Trostle Farm - including the cannonball hole in the barn!
You will have out-rider(s) with you at all times to ensure your safety. This tour is a great way to start off or end your trip to Gettysburg.
Meeting point
Directions to
Confederate Trails of GettysburgHorseback Riding Tours
- You MUST use Google Maps to find our location.
- There is NO Street Number associated with the Youth Campground because it is located on Gettysburg National Park Property.
- Inputting a street number address of ANY KIND into your vehicle GPS WILL get you lost.
Turn down the dirt Road into McMillian Woods Youth campground. Park in the parking area and walk to the horse trailers.
Youth Group Campground Entrance McMillian Woods Youth Campground GNMP, W Confederate Ave, Gettysburg, 17325, PA
Important information
Confederate Trails Guided Battlefield Horseback TourWhere do Horseback Tours start?
This information is for HORSEBACK Tours – ONLY HORSEBACK Tours!
- All Confederate Trails of Gettysburg HORSEBACK tours start and end at McMillian Woods Youth Campground off of W Confederate Avenue, Gettysburg National Military Park
- There is not a ‘street address’ for the Youth Campground, it is on GNMP property.
- If the Road starts ONE-WAY, you have just passed the right turn off.
- The RIGHT turn to the Campground is 0.608282197 miles on right after getting on W. Confederate Avenue
Please allow plenty of time to arrive at the tour site.
- The length of time (2hr or 1.5 hr) of your tour pertains to the time on your horse.
Check-in, the safety briefing, mounting and dismounting add 30 minutes on average.
Plan on being at the parking area
35 minutes before your tour start timeOnce parked, the next step is to get out of your vehicle and walk over to our trailers
- Many guests wait in their car until just before their tour.
Thats silly for so many reasons!
1. Missing the chance to meet and greet with the horses not out on tour right then. 2. Giving us a chance to get a feel for you- checking how comfortable or slightly anxious you may seem- the more time we spend with you the better we can pair you with one of our horses that will complement your personality.
3. Get some one on one time with the Licensed Battlefield Guide during their down time.
4. Great photo op time for horse selfies.
5. You can ask us questions, get checked in and verify waivers are complete
6. The sooner everyone riding is on site, we can ensure a thorough Safety and Instruction briefing!
All participants must meet our age and weight requirements
Per insurance requirements, all participants must:
- Weigh 250 pounds or less
- Everyone must be age 8 and up.
- Participants ages 15 and under must also be accompanied on the tour by a parent or guardian.
- All Horseback participants must sign a waiver and participants under 18 years old must have their parent or guardian sign the waiver for them.
- Participants under 16 years old must have a parent or guardian sign the waiver AND must be accompanied on the ride by a parent or guardian.
- If you are age 18 and up and do not wish to wear a helmet, you need to follow the link at the top of your email to sign the HELMET REFUSAL form
All Riders under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver.
- Just fill out ONLINE and you are done!
- No need to print them!
It is OK if you are not able to verify your email. If you receive this warning, it means we received it!
What to Wear
This is an outdoor activity so you will be exposed to the day's weather conditions. We ask that you dress appropriately for the day's weather. Wear whatever you will be comfortable in for the duration of your trip. For the sunny days, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are recommended.
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
What to Bring
We recommend bringing hats, cameras, water bottles and any other small objects that you will need to remain comfortable through the duration of your trip. We ask that you refrain from bringing large bags on the tours.
