GETTYSBURG HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Horseback Across Gettysburg: A Two‑Hour Ride with a Licensed Battlefield Guide
A two-hour guided horseback tour that follows battlefield ground behind the Virginia Monument, led by a live Licensed Battlefield Guide to reveal how terrain shaped the battle.
Horseback Across Gettysburg: A Two‑Hour Ride with a Licensed Battlefield Guide.
Experience the scale and contours of Gettysburg from the slow, deliberate vantage of a horse. Over two hours you’ll ride with a live Licensed Battlefield Guide, moving from the Confederate line behind the Virginia Monument across fields and roadways to views of the Peach Orchard and Little Round Top, hearing the strategies and stories that defined the battle while outriders attend to safety.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Live narration by a licensed battlefield guide
A licensed Certified Battlefield Guide rides with the group and narrates the actions, strategies, and personalities that unfolded here—delivered into single‑earpiece headsets so you catch every detail without missing the landscape around you.
Iconic Gettysburg ground from the saddle
Your route begins behind the Virginia Monument, traverses toward the Spangler Farm with sweeping views of the Peach Orchard and Little Round Top in the distance, and crosses Emmitsburg Road onto the Union lines—terrain that shaped the fight and reads differently on horseback.
An authentic, guided equestrian interpretation
This is more than a trail ride: you’ll travel an authentic Civil War mode of movement with outriders alongside for safety, a pace that lets you feel how hills, roads, and fields mattered in battle.
What the day feels like
What the two‑hour ride feels like
The tour unfolds at a measured pace: riders check in at the campground, mount, and follow trails that thread major loci of the battle. The guide narrates tactical moves and human stories while you listen through provided single‑ear headsets; outriders remain with the group at all times to maintain safety and a steady flow across fields and roads.
THE HISTORY
Live narration by a licensed battlefield guide
A licensed Certified Battlefield Guide rides with the group and narrates the actions, strategies, and personalities that unfolded here—delivered into single‑earpiece headsets so you catch every detail without missing the landscape around you.
THE LANDSCAPE
Iconic Gettysburg ground from the saddle
Your route begins behind the Virginia Monument, traverses toward the Spangler Farm with sweeping views of the Peach Orchard and Little Round Top in the distance, and crosses Emmitsburg Road onto the Union lines—terrain that shaped the fight and reads differently on horseback.
THE RIDE
An authentic, guided equestrian interpretation
This is more than a trail ride: you’ll travel an authentic Civil War mode of movement with outriders alongside for safety, a pace that lets you feel how hills, roads, and fields mattered in battle.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours depart from McMillan Woods Youth Campground, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure, drive down the dirt road and look for the horse trailer marked “Confederate Trails of Gettysburg.” Free parking is available; call the operator if you are running late or have trouble finding the meeting place.
The outing is two hours long; plan for extra time for parking and check‑in.
Dress for the day’s weather—this is an outdoor activity—and be prepared to be exposed to the elements; headsets with single earbuds are provided and gratuities for guides are not included.
Tours run rain or shine; all guests under age 18 must wear a helmet. Outriders accompany the group at all times to maintain safety.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The horseback tour lasts two hours.
Where do we meet?
Meet at McMillan Woods Youth Campground in Gettysburg; arrive at least 30 minutes early and look for the horse trailer marked “Confederate Trails of Gettysburg.” Free parking is available.
Are children allowed?
Yes—riders age 8 and up are permitted; all guests under 18 must wear a helmet.
What if the weather is bad?
Tours operate rain or shine; expect to be exposed to the day’s weather conditions.
Will I be able to hear the guide?
Yes—headsets with single earbuds are provided so you can hear the Licensed Battlefield Guide’s narration during the ride.
Is parking available?
Free parking is available at the McMillan Woods Youth Campground meeting area.
Are gratuities included?
No—gratuities for your tour guide are not included but are appreciated.