GETTYSBURG HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Horseback Through Gettysburg’s Lines: A Two‑Hour Battlefield Ride
A licensed battlefield guide leads a two‑hour horseback tour across key Gettysburg sites, offering a ground‑level view of the battle terrain and its stories.
Horseback Through Gettysburg’s Lines: A Two‑Hour Battlefield Ride.
Adventure brief
Horseback Through Gettysburg’s Lines: A Two‑Hour Battlefield Ride
Ride with a licensed battlefield guide on a two‑hour horseback tour that crosses from the Confederate line to the Union line, stopping at landmark sites such as the Virginia Monument and Little Round Top while you take in the scenic beauty of the landscape and the history carved into it.
Discover the rich history of Gettysburg on a unique two-hour horseback tour with Hickory Hollow Farm. This private guided experience takes you through key Civil War battlefield sites, including the Virginia Monument and Little Round Top, led by a licensed battlefield guide who brings the dramatic stories of the past to life. As you ride through scenic fields and wooded paths, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the pivotal moments that shaped American history while enjoying the natural beauty surrounding these historic sites. Whether you’re a history buff or a horseback riding enthusiast, this tour offers a rewarding blend of education and outdoor adventure that engages all your senses. The horses are well-trained and suited for riders of all experience levels, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey. With personalized attention and a small group size, you get the chance to ask questions and explore the battlefield at a relaxed pace. This 2-hour guided ride is an enriching way to connect with both the history and landscape of Gettysburg, making it an unforgettable experience.
Route Schematic
Route Schematic
Stops follow a line from Confederate positions toward the Union line, with named monuments and terrain features visited along the way.
Confederate Line (Start)
Begin the ride on the Confederate side and move forward while the guide sets the stage for the three days of battle.
Virginia Monument & Cannon Positions
View the Virginia Monument and nearby cannon placements as the guide explains unit movements and artillery roles.
Spangler Farm & Pickett’s Charge Ground
Pass The Spangler Farm and the locations associated with Pickett’s Charge while the guide covers the pivotal actions of day three.
Pennsylvania Monument
Stop at the Pennsylvania Monument to consider the memorialization of the fighting and the units commemorated there.
Little Round Top and Big Round Top
Ride to Little Round Top and Big Round Top—key terrain features where control of the ridges affected the battle’s outcome.
McMillan Woods Campgrounds (Backtrack)
Per park service rules the tour backtracks to McMillan Woods Campgrounds to conclude the ride.
Riders must meet operator restrictions: minimum age 7, maximum weight 250 lbs; helmets are required for ages 7–17 and provided; riders should be in reasonably good health and able to mount a horse; open‑toed shoes are not allowed and long pants are recommended.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Guided Walk — From Confederate Line to Union Line
A licensed battlefield guide narrates the three days of fighting as you ride between the opposing lines, placing the landscape’s monuments, cannon positions and farmsteads into the arc of the battle.
Key Stops Along the Battlefield
The tour visits signature sites including the Virginia Monument, cannons, The Spangler Farm, Pickett’s Charge locations, the Pennsylvania Monument, Little Round Top and Big Round Top before complying with park rules to backtrack to McMillan Woods Campgrounds.
History Told from the Saddle
Moving at a rider’s pace lets you register topography and sightlines—how ridges, farms and stone walls shaped the decisions and outcomes over three days of battle.
What the day feels like
What the Two Hours Feel Like
Over two hours you ride with a licensed battlefield guide, moving across the same ground where Civil War units deployed and clashed; stops allow the guide to describe the three days of battle while you look up at monuments and down on cannon placements and farmsteads.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Wear long pants and closed‑toe shoes (open‑toed shoes are not allowed). Helmets are required for riders ages 7–17 and will be provided by the operator.
Participants should be in reasonably good health and able to mount a horse; the operator enforces restrictions for safety.
Long pants are recommended for comfort and safety; avoid open‑toed footwear.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is there a minimum age to ride?
Yes. The minimum age for riders is 7 years old.
Is there a maximum rider weight?
Yes. The maximum rider weight is 250 lbs.
Are helmets required or provided?
Helmets are required for riders ages 7–17 and will be provided by the operator.
What health or physical requirements are there?
Riders should be in reasonably good health and able to mount a horse.
What clothing should I wear?
Open‑toed shoes are not allowed and long pants are recommended.
What battlefield sites will we see?
The ride stops at key Gettysburg sites including the Virginia Monument, cannons, The Spangler Farm, Pickett’s Charge locations, the Pennsylvania Monument, Little Round Top and Big Round Top, then backtracks to McMillan Woods Campgrounds.
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