Petersburg National Battlefield | HARRISON CREEK TRAIL

Harrison Creek Trail Map

Harrison Creek Trail Map


See the Eastern Front Trails web page for a complete trail map.


Length:  1.2 miles
Type: Hikers, Bikers, and Horseback Riders
Difficulty: Easy to moderate

The Harrison Creek Trail in the Eastern Front Unit of Petersburg National Battlefield runs from the intersection with the Friend Trail (Intersection M) to the intersection with the Attack Road Trail (Intersection B). You can access it directly from the Harrison Creek stop on the Eastern Front Driving Tour (Stop 4), though this puts you on in the middle of the trail. There is no way to directly access its northern or southern trailheads.

Intersection of the Harrison Creek Trail and the Attack Road Trail at Petersburg National Battlefield

Intersection of the Harrison Creek Trail and the Attack Road Trail at Petersburg National Battlefield

Intersection of the Friend and Harrison Creek trails at Petersburg National Battlefield

Intersection of the Friend and Harrison Creek trails at Petersburg National Battlefield

I began my hike on the Harrison Creek Trail from the Attack Road Trail and only went .7 mile to the Birney Trail (Intersection R). This section is wide, perhaps a former dirt road, and has a few slight hills, but most of it is pretty flat. Though I did not hike the northern section of the trail, I was in the area north of Siege Road. The terrain in that area is definitely a little more hilly. Also, while called the Harrison Creek Trail, the only place to see the creek is north of Siege Road. The southern half of the trail doesn’t go anywhere near it.

Typical terrain along the southern section of the Harrison Creek Trail at Petersburg National Battlefield

Typical terrain along the southern section of the Harrison Creek Trail at Petersburg National Battlefield

Back to the Top


With a few exceptions, use of any photograph on the National Park Planner website requires a paid Royalty Free Editorial Use License or Commercial Use License. See the Photo Usage page for details.

Last updated on March 27, 2023
Share this article