Anniversary Hike

Battle Road Anniversary Hike

Monday, April 21, 2025

Join National Park Rangers for an immersive 5-mile guided Battle Road trail hike to Fiske Hill and follow in the footsteps of the ill-fated British column during the Concord expedition. This experiential program will bring the stories of the battle road to life through guided interpretation and immersive Living History elements. Learn about the trials and triumphs of those who experienced the bloody events of April 19, 1775.

Thanks to Friends of Minute Man National Parkfor managing registration and co-sponsoring this event. Registration coming spring 2025.

Program Logistics:

• Once registered, participants will receive additional details with starting location and a parking pass in a confirmation email.
• Registration is required and reserves one seat on the post-program shuttle bus returning participants from Fiske Hill to the starting point of the program.
• Be advised this program will be an expansive hike over 4-miles of Battle Road Trail on undulating terrain. Sturdy walking shoes/ equipment, weather appropriate clothing, and water are recommended. Park comfort stations at Hartwell Tavern, and the Minute Man Visitor Center will be open.
• Be advised bug spray is recommended
• Be advised this program will feature musket fire along with other immersive living history elements.
• Dogs are not permitted on this tour.
• Though portions of the Battle Road Trail are wheelchair accessible, the entirety of the program from start to finish involves terrain that is inaccessible.
• Sorry, we cannot accommodate non-registered participants on this program.

Parking:
Parking passes will be emailed in advance to registered participants.