

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 🦢🥾 Swan Pond & Twin Forts Battlefield Adventure Hike (Approx. 6 Miles) 🥾🦢
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🦢🥾 Swan Pond & Twin Forts Battlefield Adventure Hike (Approx. 6 Miles) 🥾🦢

Join East Coast Hikers as we explore one of Yorktown’s hidden gems! This scenic loop combines the peaceful Swan Pond Trail with the historic Twin Forts Trail, winding through beautiful hardwood forests, around picturesque Wormley Pond, and past Revolutionary War earthworks. It’s the perfect mix of nature, history, and adventure.

📅 Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
🥾 Hike Starts: 10:00 AM

📍 Location:
Yorktown Battlefield – Colonial National Historical Park

📍 Meeting Location (Trailhead):
Grand French Battery Parking Area
Colonial National Historical Park
Yorktown, VA 23690

🥾 Distance: Approx. 6 miles
⭐ Difficulty: Moderate
🌳 Terrain: Natural dirt trails with roots, gentle rolling hills, footbridges, and connecting sections of the Yorktown Battlefield trail system.
⏱️ Pace: Moderate (approximately 2.5 mph)

Highlights:

* 🦢 Scenic views around Wormley Pond
* 🌲 Beautiful shaded woodland trails
* 🌉 Scenic footbridges
* 🇺🇸 Revolutionary War battlefield and historic earthworks
* 📸 Excellent photo opportunities
* 🦌 Wildlife viewing opportunities

What to Bring:

* 🥾 Hiking shoes or trail shoes
* 💧 Plenty of water
* 🦟 Bug spray
* ☀️ Sunscreen
* 🍎 Snack if desired

Good to Know:

* 🚻 Restrooms are available at the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center before or after the hike.
* 🐕 Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.
* 💲 Park Entrance Fee: $15 per person (ages 16+) or free with a valid America the Beautiful National Parks Pass. The entrance fee is valid for 7 consecutive days and also includes admission to Historic Jamestowne.
* 🎟️ If you need to purchase an entrance pass before the hike, please stop at:

Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
1000 Colonial National Historical Pkwy
Yorktown, VA 23690

Route:

We’ll enjoy a scenic loop utilizing the Swan Pond Trail, Twin Forts Trail, and connecting sections of the Yorktown Battlefield trail system. Along the way we’ll hike through mature forests, pass picturesque Wormley Pond, cross scenic footbridges, and explore historic Revolutionary War earthworks before returning to the parking area.

Please arrive a few minutes early so everyone is checked in and ready to begin on time.

We look forward to exploring another beautiful Virginia trail with you! 🦢🥾🌿
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/yorktown/swan-pond-and-twin-forts-battlefield-adventure-hike-approx-6-miles/200030475071213
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, meetups, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Yorktown
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Grand French Battery, Yorktown National Battlefield Park
- **lat**: 37.222951238906
- **long**: -76.487408937686
- **full address**: The Grand French Battery, Yorktown National Battlefield Park, Yorktown, Virginia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 🦢🥾 Swan Pond & Twin Forts Battlefield Adventure Hike (Approx. 6 Miles) 🥾🦢 being held?
  - **A:** 🦢🥾 Swan Pond & Twin Forts Battlefield Adventure Hike (Approx. 6 Miles) 🥾🦢 takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Grand French Battery, Yorktown National Battlefield Park, Yorktown, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 🦢🥾 Swan Pond & Twin Forts Battlefield Adventure Hike (Approx. 6 Miles) 🥾🦢?
  - **A:** 🦢🥾 Swan Pond & Twin Forts Battlefield Adventure Hike (Approx. 6 Miles) 🥾🦢 is organized by Yulia Moshkariova.

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