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Tennessee
Pioneer Brigade Earthworks
0.3 mi
Distance
219 ft
Gain
11 min
Time
Conditions: Clear
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 219 ft
- Elevation loss
- 219 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
Pioneer Brigade Earthworks is a short out-and-back trail in Tennessee that explores Civil War-era military fortifications and earthen defensive structures. This brief walk offers historical significance combined with accessible terrain, making it an excellent choice for history enthusiasts and families seeking to understand Tennessee's important role during the American Civil War.
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