Due to health issues and finally getting a diagnosis and then learning to cope with said diagnosis, my hiking of late has been slacking. I've been doing training walks and short hikes, less than 3.5 miles, and often just in my neighborhood, which has some beautiful hikes! So in April, we did several hikes. I'm going to do a post for each, just to make sure I document them for those of you looking for a nice place to hike, something after work or an early short morning hike.
Manassas Battlefield is one of my favorite hikes. Rich with history and beautiful, open wide areas that attract breezes and have little in the way of bugs and bees. It's easy when you're hiking there to imagine yourself transported through time, and to think of the people who fought and died there, the families, and the stories that were woven in the ground. There's ample parking, and there are hikes ranging from 1 - 6 miles, plus side trails and ways to make the hikes longer/shorter. Very adaptable. My children love this hike - it gives them a chance to experience history firsthand, and offers places to rest and places to run free. 
Time spent on trail: 90 minutes.
Difficulty: Easy.
Bonuses: So much history! And even a visitors museum.
View: Quite beautiful, there are high and low points and very well kept.
Kid-friendly: It's a must-hike for families with children, or dogs. Many many dogs.
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