Picnic Area Loop Trail at Fort Necessity National Battlefield
See the Hiking Trails web page for a trail map.
Length: .4-mile loop
Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
The Picnic Area Loop Trail at Fort Necessity National Battlefield starts at the parking lot for the Fort Necessity Picnic Area and proceeds to circle the area. If you are hiking the Outer Meadow Trail or the Forest Trail, you can also access it when you get to the ends of those trails at the traffic circle just north of the picnic area. There is a very steep, .1-mile connector that leads to it called the Picnic Area Spur. The trailhead is marked with a post and a NO MOTOR VEHICLES sign. If you arrive via the Outer Meadow Trail, turn right when you get to the road. If you arrive on the Forest Trail, the connector trail is to the left.
Connector trail to the Picnic Area Loop Trail at Fort Necessity National Battlefield
In truth, there is no real reason to hike the Picnic Area Loop Trail unless you are having a picnic and looking for something to do. It’s not all that pleasant of a hike. The trail passes through the forest the entire time, and the terrain is hilly. While most of the rises and dips go unnoticed, there are a few very short-but-steep stretches here and there, most lasting no more than 100 feet. On top of that, it’s narrow, so you’ll be brushing up against vegetation where ticks live. I didn’t get any on me during the hike, but they are present in the park.
Picnic Area Loop Trail at Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Picnic Area Loop Trail at Fort Necessity National Battlefield
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Last updated on February 16, 2023
