Gettysburg’s First Day along the Chambersburg Pike

Because it hosted the battle’s beginning, because the fighting was fierce, and because of the Killer Angels and the movie Gettysburg, the land along the Chambersburg Pike has become iconic. McPherson’s Ridge, Willoughby’s Run, Renolds Woods, the Railroad Cut, and other sites are well known to the Gettysburg aficionados, but few actually visit these sites with the aim of making plain the confused and multi-staged fight on July 1, 1863. We will do just that! Join the Trust’s chief historian and licensed battlefield guide, Garry Adelman, and American Battlefield Trust deputy director of education, Kristopher White, for a learning hike covering part of the First Day’s Field. People, pictures, pitched battle, and more!

Type of Event: Hike

Guides: Garry Adelman and Kristopher White

Cost: $50.00 Per Person

Exertion: We rate this hike as MODERATE, with 2-3 miles of walking and several stops. We will follow park trails that may include rocks, mud, branches, tree roots, and other obstacles. We will also follow park roads that contain active vehicular traffic.

This event is part of the American Battlefield Trust’s 2025 history hikes, tours, and lectures. This year's lineup can be experienced in person or online from the comfort of your living room.
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