NPS/Mekow Bicyclists are welcome to ride on the paved auto tour road in the direction of traffic. Bicycles are not permitted off-road or on unpaved trails. Visitors must follow the rules of the road and riders aged 16 and under must wear helmets. The auto tour route is 12.7 total miles in length. Go to our map page to print the auto tour route map, or come to the visitor center and pick one up from the park rangers. E-Bicycles Electronic bicycles are allowed at Shiloh National Military Park. Riders must follow the same rules as human powered bicycles. Hiking Visitors are allowed and encouraged to hike and walk the grounds of Shiloh National Military Park. Although we do not offer a contiguous trail system on the battlefield, there are plenty of trails that lead visitors to monumentation and tablets away from the auto tour roads. We do offer a 1.1 mile trail through the Shiloh Indian Mounds village. The trailhead begins at the Indian Mounds shelter. A map is available there, at the park visitor center, and on our map page. 
NPS Photo/Mekow Many members of the community and visitors enjoy walking and running portions of the auto tour route. The tour road is open to visitors from dawn to dusk everyday. This is a great option for anyone looking for a little exercise, or looking to explore the park from another perspective. Pets and strollers are welcome on the tour road. Pets must be kept on a 6 ft. or less leash and owners must pick up after their pets. Restrooms are available in the visitors center, the main parking area, and at the picnic area. 
NPS/Mekow Brick and grassy paths lead visitors through our beautiful and somber 10 acre national cemetery which was established between 1866 and 1868. Rows upon rows of headstones mark the final resting place of 3,892 soldiers and sailors. Most of the burials, 3,584, are from the battle of Shiloh and other Civil War actions that took place up and down the Tennessee River. Sadly, 2,359 of these are unknown. Visit the graves of soldiers, sailors, musicians, a washer woman, a surgeon, a memorial to the first officer killed in the battle, and two Confederate soldiers. Also see hundreds of veterans from America's subsequent wars interred in Section R. An easy stroll from the ornate iron gated entrance through the cemetery will take visitors to a bluff overlooking the Tennessee River and Pitttsburg Landing. Experience a site that one obsever called the "handsomest cemetery in the South." *Please note that dogs and bicycles are not allowed in the national cemetery. Visitors are asked not to climb on walls to prevent damage or injury. Do not sit on headstones out of respect for our fallen heroes. Benches are located throughout the cemetery. 
NPS Recommended for kids ages 7-15, but all are welcome to participate. Pick up a Junior Ranger booklet at the visitor center and complete four activities from pages 1-10 and four activities from pages 11-21. Some answers will be found in the visitor center museum, but many questions require you to explore the battlefield. To complete the booklet you must visit iconic sites like the Hornets' Nest, the Confederate Memorial, and the Indian Mounds. Once completed, bring the booklet to the visitor center and receive your Junior Ranger badge a certificate. If you complete both the Shiloh and the Corinth Junior Ranger booklets, you will also receive a special Shiloh Junior Ranger patch. 
NPS Pick up a map from park rangers at the visitor center, or print one from our map page, and embark on the 12.7 mile, 22-stop self-guided driving tour of the battlefield. There are plenty of places to pull off and park and explore. Download the new official NPS App for FREE! The NPS App is the only way to hear the Shiloh Audio Driving Tour. Just go to your App Store or Google Play to download today! 
NPS From the national cemetery to Fraley Field, Shiloh Battlefield's forested landscape is home to several species of mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. There are over 200 species of birds that can be observed here, making it an ideal spot for birding and photography. A bald eagle pair made Shiloh their home since 2007 and their nest can be observed along the self-guided tour route between stops 19 and 20. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, red-tailed hawks, great horned owls, and red foxes are just a few wildlife species that are seen regularly throughout the year. 
NPS Photo/Mekow Visit the site of one of the first organized contraband camps established during the Civil War. Individual slaves as well as entire slave families fled into the Union Army lines at Corinth seeking safety. At first it was a temporary tent city, but by mid-1863 it had grown into a sizeable town. The camp became a model of efficiency complete with a church, commissary, hospital, houses, and a street grid. Today you can walk the 1/4-mile trail around the camp grounds and see statues illustrating the lives of those who lived there. The camp is open from dawn until dusk daily, and located at 902 North Parkway, Corinth, Mississippi. 
Allen C. Redwood Corinth was heavily fortified by both the Confederate and Union armies during the war. Earthen fortifications surrounded the town and many are still preserved today, including the site of Battery Robinett which sits behind the Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center. One of the inner lines of fortifications, Robinett would prove extremely important during the October Battle of Corinth. The site includes the final resting place of Colonel William P. Rogers where he fell during the assault on October 4, 1862. Also see a memorial to uknown soldiers and the grave of Brigadier General Joseph L. Hogg of Texas. Battery Robinett is open from dawn to dusk everyday. 
NPS Photo The Battle of Corinth had crippled the Confederate Army and General Earl Van Dorn needed to get it back to Mississippi to rest and refit. The path to safety led across Davis Bridge over the Hatchie River. Union General O.O. Ord was dispatched from Boliver to block the enemy's escape. The two armies clashed here on October 5, 1862. Shiloh National Military Park (30 miles to the east) manages the site of the battle. The bridge is no longer standing, but the site of the crossing is marked. Davis Bridge Battlefield is on Essary Springs Road 2 miles south of Pocahontas, Tennessee. 
NPS The Shiloh Battle App® is the perfect tour partner for your visits to the Shiloh and Corinth battlefields. Our GPS-enabled tour application allows you to discover all of the great historical sites associated with these crucial Civil War battles. This app covers the two-day Battle of Shiloh as well as the subsequent siege and Battle of Corinth. Explore iconic Civil War sites like Shiloh Church and the Hornets’ Nest or visit the pristine battlefield at Davis Bridge. This app also includes a tour of the Shiloh Indian Mounds National Landmark, allowing you to explore the remains of an early Native American village right in the middle of the Shiloh battlefield. Click on our "virtual signs" to access a wealth of information related to the very location where you are standing. Onboard historian videos, audio accounts from soldiers and civilians, photos, facts, and more are just a click away. Never has so much information been made available in such a portable device! 
NPS Photo/Mekow Discover more about the battle, the people involved, and the equipment used, through a ranger walk, talk, or demonstration. Throughout the summer months, usually from Memorial Day to Labor Day, daily 30-minute ranger programs are offered to park visitors. The programs vary everyday in subject, themes, and content. A schedule is available at the visitor center front desk and posted on the park's Facebook page every morning. All ranger led programs are free and most are wheelchair accessible (check with the visitor center front desk). |
Last updated: January 17, 2024