A Mountain Upheaved: Peabody Defends the Front

Shiloh is pleased to announce a special ranger-led hike titled “A Mountain Upheaved, Peabody Defends the Front” on Saturday, June 28, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Follow Park Ranger Timothy Arnold and retrace the steps of Colonel Everett Peabody’s early morning patrol as they run into the Confederate skirmishers of the 3rd Mississippi Battalion.

Hikers will learn about the approach routes of both the Union patrol and the Confederate skirmishers as they met in Fraley Field for the opening shots of the battle.

 Then participants will follow the path of Prentiss’s Division as they engage in a fighting withdrawal back to Peabody’s camps.

The hike will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hikers will meet at the park visitor center before driving out to the starting point of the hike. The distance of the hike is about 2.5 miles over moderate terrain. Participants should be prepared to trek over uneven terrain through fields, thick woods and underbrush, cross streams and steep ravines with water.   

Hikers should wear appropriate clothing and footwear. It is recommended participants bring insect repellent, sunscreen and at least 64 oz of water or more if the day is projected to be hot and humid.

Pre-registration is required to participate in the hike. Please call the park visitor center at (731) 689- 5696 to register.

Fee Information

FREE