Name: Spring Hike- Stopping Pickett’s Charge: Cushing’s Battery at the Angle
Start: 2026-04-19T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Soldier's National Cemetery

$Spring Hike- Stopping Pickett\u2019s Charge: Cushing\u2019s Battery at the Angle$

Discover the powerful stories that echo across Gettysburg’s fields and ridgelines in this special spring hike series led by National Park Service rangers. Each 90-minute walk explores a unique aspect of the Battle of Gettysburg, highlighting the people, decisions, and landscapes that shaped our nation’s history.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned student of the Civil War, you’ll gain fresh insights and new perspectives with every hike.
This week join Ranger Karlton Smith to remember the actions of Cushing's Battery on July 3, 1863.
Meet at the National Cemetery Parking Lot, near Auto Tour Stop 16.
Schedule subject to change without notice.
Spring months can fluctuate dramatically in both temperature and weather patterns. Be prepared for a variety of field conditions and layer clothing to match the forecast. Depending on your planned activities, please include accessories such as sunscreen, insect repellent, hiking boots, cold weather gear, and extra water.
Please park in designated locations only.
More information: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/gettysburg-ranger-programs.htm