Summer sunshine day in the field of Wilson's Creek, 2 people riding horses on designated trails.
2-8 HoursFee applies

Explore with your Animal Companion

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Explore with your Animal Companion. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield has over 10 miles of designated trails.

Explore Wilson's Creek National Battlefield with your animal companion. You can choose from over 10 miles of trails. Take your horse on a designated horse trail or let your dog take the lead through woodlands and trails--you will find new adventures around every corner. B.A R. K. Ranger Policies Bag your pet's waste Always leash your pet Know where your can go Learn more about our designated horse trails.

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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingTrailsHealthy ParksHealthy PeoplewellnessWilson's Creek National Battlefieldwellness challengewellness programtrailsTrails Hiking

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Duration

2-8 Hours

Duration Details

The time it takes depends on your time and what you choose to do on your visit.

Fees

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield does not charge an entrance fee.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Spring

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

Tour Road The length is 4.9 miles with a 150 ft elevation change. The one-way tour road is 18 feet wide. The left lane (12 feet wide) is for vehicles. The right lane is for pedestrians and bicycles. At each of the 8 stops, there are parking areas with designated accessible parking spaces. The waysides at Stop 1, Stop 3, Stop 4, and Stop 7 (Bloody Hill) are accessible The trails off the Tour Road are natural surfaces. The stops are not audio described at this time. Contact: Phone: 417-732-2662 Email: billie_aschwege@nps.gov Other Trail Information Gibson Mill: 1 mile and 40 ft elevation change Ray Cornfield: 1 mile and 80 ft elevation change (horses allowed) Ray House: Ray Springhouse: East Overlook: Pulaski Battery: Manley Uplands: 2.5 miles and 170 ft elevation change (horses allowed) Southwest: 1.7 miles and 140 ft elevation change (horses allowed) Wire Road: 1.7 miles and 150 ft elevation change (horses allowed) Bloody Hill: 0.5 mile and 60 ft elevation change Bloody Hill Spur: 0.5 mile and 100 ft elevation change Du Bois’s Battery: 0.25 mile and West Overlook: 0.25 mile and Learn more about accessibility at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.

Pets

Yes — Pets are allowed outside on a 6 foot leash and inside buildings if your pet is a service animal.

Reservations

No

Age Info

All ages are welcome!

Location

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

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