20-60 Minutes
Experience Victory Woods
Saratoga National Historical Park
After retreating north from Saratoga Battlefield, the British Army moved west to a ridge top where they made their final defense. Surrounded and nearly out of food, ammunition, and time, they surrendered to the Americans on October 17, 1777. A self-guided, 1/2 mile developed pathway with interpretive signage brings visitors through Victory Woods.
These 22 acres mark the final encampment site for the British Army under General Burgoyne prior to their October 17, 1777 surrender to American forces. The trail is self-guided and offers a raised, accessible 1/2-mile pathway with interpretive signs. Check our operating hours to see when Victory Woods is open.
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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingAmerican RevolutionArcheologyConiferous ForestsDeciduous ForestsMilitaryArtilleryBattlefieldsIndigenous and Native WarriorInfantry and MilitiaMonuments and MemorialsNative American HeritageNatural SoundsScenic ViewsTrailsWars and ConflictsAmerican Revolutionary WarIndian and Frontier WarsSwampstrailRevolutionary WarFind Your ParkSaratogaNHP
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Duration
20-60 Minutes
Duration Details
Duration depends on the visitor - we encourage you to spend as much time as you like, grounds are open sunrise to sunset.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
Restrooms There are two partially accessible outdoor restrooms are available at the Saratoga Monument parking area - the stalls are wide enough, but doors into the restrooms are not automatic. Restrooms are only available during the summer season when the monument is open to the public. There are no restrooms available from the Monument Drive access to Victory Woods Trail. Parking There are two spaces available at Saratoga Monument parking area. Handicap accessible parking for Victory Woods is located at the end of Monument Drive - two spaces are available here as well. Walkway from Saratoga Monument A winding, paved path makes its way from the parking area up a hill to the base of the Saratoga Monument where the Victory Woods Trailhead is located. From the Monument, the path to Victory Woods cuts through a local cemetery whose grounds consist of mowed grass and narrow crushed stone areas where vehicles are permitted to drive. Walkway from Monument Drive Access Point The path is made of plastic lumber and poly-coated pea gravel and is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. The Victory Woods Trail received the National Park Service 2010 Architectural Design Project Achievement Award.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed as long as they are leashed. Visitors are required to clean up after their pets and waste bags are provided on the premises.
Reservations
No
Age Info
All are welcome!
Location
Victory Woods