After years of planning and hard work, a connector trail from Rose Hill Park (1871 Jones Rd, Winchester, VA) to the recently acquired Kernstown Battlefield Association’s Sandy Ridge property will soon be open to visitors. Join noted author and historian Gary Ecelbarger on Friday, July 31st at noon for the grand opening tour of the trail!
The new Sandy Ridge Connector Trail largely follows the retreat route of the Confederates from the stone wall at Rose Hill Park to Sandy Ridge during the First Battle of Kernstown.
The tour will begin promptly at noon. Participants will meet in the parking lot of Rose Hill Park. Even though the new connector trail is clear, it is through woods and you will be walking over rocks and roots. The trail is roughly ½ mile in length but the total walking distance of the tour will be about 2 miles so please wear sturdy shoes and bring water. The tour is free but registration is encouraged.
https://www.kernstownbattle.org/events