Hike the Fort Necessity Trails

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  • Fort Necessity National Battlefield has five miles of hiking trails to explore. You can walk to the battlefield and back in 15 minutes, or hike for hours through forests and meadows.
  • 15-180 Minutes

    • Fort Necessity Junior Ranger

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  • Come to the park, watch the movie, visit Fort Necessity, and complete the Junior Ranger Activity Book to earn a Fort Necessity Junior Ranger badge.
  • 60-120 Minutes

    • Take a Self-guided Battlefield Tour

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  • Self-guided tours of Fort Necessity National Battlefield can be accessed using your mobile device.
  • 15-120 Minutes

    • Watch Road of Necessity in the Visitor Center

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  • The twenty-minute orientation film Road of Necessity takes viewer along the path from Washington's first trip over the Alleghenies to the creation of the National Road.
  • 20 Minutes

    • Historic Weapons Demonstrations

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  • Black powder weapons demonstrations are given daily throughout the summer at Fort Necessity as staffing permits.
  • 5-10 Minutes