Name: Civil War Loop
Rating: 5.0

“Easy 1-mile hike that is very accessible from Route 20--no fee.”

— Matthew Reeves

GPX File

Features Birding · Wildlife

Family Friendly Stroller accessible

Open year round during daylight hours.

Need to Know

Park on Route 20 across from Montpelier Train Station

Description

Interpretive hiking trail that connects a set of Civil War encampments to a freedman's cabin (the members of the Gilmore family were former slaves of the Madison plantation). The trail first leads to a regimental encampment, then down to a stream crossing (bridge), then up to reconstructed Civil War huts, then over to the Gilmore Cabin. Gilmore Cabin has been restored by the Montpelier Foundation to its 1880s appearance. On loop back, trail spur leads to Gilmore Family Cemetery.