Hood Attacks! From Warfield Ridge to Little Round Top

2026 American Battlefield Trust Hikes, Tours & Lectures Series
American Battlefield Trust Event
September 6, 2026 @ 8:30 AM - 1:15 PM EDT

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Cost: $30.00 per person

Join Garry Adelman and Kristopher White for an extended hiking tour that follows the path of one of the most ferocious assaults of the Battle of Gettysburg. On the afternoon of July 2, 1863, the men of John Bell Hood’s division surged forward from Warfield Ridge, beginning a chaotic and brutal advance toward the Union left flank. This tour traces that dramatic attack step by step across the rugged ground that helped shape the fight.

Starting along Warfield Ridge, we’ll explore the Confederate jump-off point and discuss the plan for the assault that sent Hood’s Texans, Alabamians, and Arkansans crashing into the rocky wilderness ahead. From there, we’ll hike across the slopes of Big Round Top. Participants will see how terrain, confusion, and opportunity shaped the battle as the attack splintered across the landscape.

The tour culminates at Little Round Top, where Union soldiers rushed to defend the hill in one of the most famous episodes of the entire battle. Standing on this commanding height, we’ll discuss how close Hood’s men came to turning the Union flank—and how the desperate struggle for this ground became legendary.

Exertion: We rate this hike as DIFFICULT. It involves some 4-5 miles of walking up and down steep hills. 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.

Please Note

  • This hiking tour has a registration fee. These fees support the American Battlefield Trust's education efforts and cover the permits required for the tours. They also help us offer members more quality programming worldwide.
  • Full refund if canceled on or before August 15, 2026.
  • Hiking tours are not for the faint of heart. Please read the description closely before choosing to join us.
  • Lunch and buses will not be provided on this tours. Participants are expected to bring their own water, food, and supplies.

We look forward to seeing you in the field!