Visit Cedar Mountain

We Welcome your Visit

The battlefield is open to visitors from dawn to dusk year round.

  • Wear comfortable and sturdy shoes as the terrain can be uneven. In summer you may want to wear a hat and apply insect repellent.

  • You are welcome to picnic. There are tables near the parking area at 9465 General Winder Road. Please respect the battlefield’s pristine environment and leave no trace of your visit. Your trash should be packed out.

  • Please note that the portion of the Cedar Mountain Battlefield owned by the American Battlefield Trust and stewarded by the Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield is a protected historic and cultural resource, and, as such, recreational relic hunting or metal detecting is not permitted.

Planning your Visit

Request a tour with a guide. Tours are available to individuals, families, and groups. Friends of Cedar Mountain Battlefield guides can provide an overview of the battle or respond to your particular interest. Please contact us in advance of your visit to set up your tour.

Explore the battlefield on your own. To prepare for your visit, take a look at the trail overview written by guide and board member Brad Forbush. On your visit, you’ll be walking scenic trails marked with interpretative signage. Watch for monuments placed by veterans groups to mark key battle locations. Imagine the clamor of battle while looking at the 120-year-old replica cannon placed where Confederate cannon were positioned and fought over.

Strolling the trails also offers opportunities for spotting wildflowers and birdwatching (the battlefield is an eBird hotspot). Pets are welcome; in consideration of other visitors, please keep your pet on a leash.  Visitors’ efforts to respect the landscape by packing out all waste are very much appreciated.

Battlefield location and parking: 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan VA 22733

The American Battlefield Trust‘s website is a useful resource for additional information about Cedar Mountain. Click on the trail map below to view this map with interpretative signage on the ABT site.