Prince George County
Battery 5, Petersburg National Battlefield
Prince George County
Battery 5, Petersburg National Battlefield
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August 4, 2022
Hiking
The last one is particularly impressive. Union soldiers dug a mine over 500 feet to below the Confederate lines and successfully exploded it. They did not use the gap to break through, but marveled at the huge crater.
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Best routes near Battery 5, Petersburg National Battlefield
5.0
(1)
8
hikers
6.60km
01:42
30m
30m
Hike the easy 4.1-mile Battlefield Loop in Petersburg National Battlefield, exploring Civil War history and landmarks like Battery 5.
6
hikers
5.05km
01:19
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(3)
5
hikers
5.09km
01:19
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 20 m
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