Battlefield

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 1.30 miles

Restrooms: No

Stroller Friendly: No

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: No

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Codorus State Park – LaHo Trail

Clues for Your Hike

1. Take the trail starting at the parking area kiosk.
2. Continue along the trail as it follows the lake's edge for a little over half a mile.
3. When the trail intersects with another, turn right toward the lake.
4. After a few yards, take the concrete stairs on the left up to the Manheim Union Burial Grounds. Look around for foraging birds and the post.
5. Turn around and hike back the way you came.

Did You Know?

• The Battle of Gettysburg (1863) was a turning point in the Civil War, with the Union army repelling General Lee's invasion of the North.
• The Gettysburg Address, given by President Abraham Lincoln at the Soldier’s National Cemetery after the Battle of Gettysburg, became one of the most well-known speeches in American history.
• The Battle of Gettysburg did not start because of "shoes," as some stories indicate. It happened because 10 roads met at Gettysburg, and both armies sent troops there.