GETTYSBURG SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Galloping Gettysburg: A 1.5‑Hour Trail Ride Across the Battlefield
A guided 1.5-hour horseback tour operated by Hickory Hollow Farm that moves from the Confederate Battle Line to Emmitsburg Road and returns to McMillan Woods, visiting Virginia Monument, Spangler Farm and panoramic overlooks of Little and Big Round Top.
Galloping Gettysburg: A 1.5‑Hour Trail Ride Across the Battlefield.
This 1.5‑hour scenic trail ride threads horses and riders through swaths of Gettysburg National Military Park, moving from the Confederate battle line across to Emmitsburg Road and offering guided views of the Union lines and iconic battlefield landmarks. An experienced trail guide accompanies the group as you pass monuments, cannons and farmsteads, pause for a battlefield photo and return to McMillan Woods.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Monuments and Lines of Battle
The ride passes the Confederate battle line and affords views of the Union battle line on Seminary Ridge, bringing riders face-to-face with the Virginia Monument, historic cannons and the famous Spangler Farm—touchstones for the story of the battle.
Ridge Roads and Panoramic Overlooks
From the Emmitsburg Road vantage you’ll take in sweeping panoramas of Little and Big Round Top and traverse ground associated with Pickett’s Charge, giving a compact but broad sense of the battlefield’s geography.
Photograph in the Heart of the Field
Guides stop for a photo in the middle of the battlefield, offering a lasting image of the ride framed by the same terrain that defines Gettysburg’s most famous actions.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
The outing is a steady 1.5‑hour loop led by a trail guide, moving from the Confederate battle line across to Emmitsburg Road where riders view the Union line on Seminary Ridge, sweeping past monuments, cannons and farm fields, pausing for a central battlefield photo before a return to McMillan Woods.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this ride suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The ride lasts 1.5 hours.
Helmets are required for riders ages 7–17 and will be provided; open-toed shoes are not allowed and long pants are recommended.
Minimum rider age is 7 years; maximum rider weight is 250 lbs; riders should be in reasonable good health and able to mount a horse.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the scenic trail ride?
The ride lasts 1.5 hours.
What is the minimum age to ride?
The minimum age for a rider is 7 years old.
Is there a maximum rider weight?
Yes. The maximum rider weight is 250 lbs.
Are helmets required and provided?
Helmets are required for riders ages 7–17 and will be provided by the operator.
What should I wear for the ride?
Open-toed shoes are not allowed; long pants are recommended.