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Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail

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About Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route

This 680-mile-long trail follows the paths taken by George Washington's Continental Army and Jean-Baptiste de Rochambeau's Expédition Particulière during their 1781 march from Newport, Rhode Island, to Yorktown, Virginia. France's support in America's struggle for independence was vital to victory at Yorktown. The trail commemorates that victory and the lasting Franco-American friendship.

From the National Park Service.

States
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and District of Columbia
Designation
National Historic Trail
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Washington-Rochamebeau National Historic Trail

Open 24 hours a day, every day.

There are many historic sites, museums, and parks (federal, state, and local) along the Trail. Operating hours will vary from site to site. We recommend contacting the individual sites for specific information.

Weather and when to go

With over 680 miles of land and water trails and hundreds of historical sites, there is a wide variety in weather. Please check with your favorite weather website before traveling.

Getting there

The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail encompasses over 680 miles of land and water trails through Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
Washington-Rochambeau National Historic Trail, Make requests of Trail Administrator at Johnny_Carawan@NPS.gov, 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Official site
nps.gov/waro

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route

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Things to do in Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Multi-Park Loop

    Hiking · about 2 hours

    Park your car and stretch your legs! Visit four different National Parks in Washington, DC and begin logging miles on seven different National Historic or National Scenic trails!

  • Woodlawn Manor and Pope-Leighey House

    Guided Tours · about 1.5 hours · Reservation required

    Tour Woodlawn Manor and Pope-Leighey House in the George Washington Memorial Parkway Corridor. View the vast differences in architecture from the early 1800’s to 1900’s in a uniqu…

  • Become a B.A.R.K. Ranger!

    Hiking · about 45 min · Reservation required

    Become a B.A.R.K and P.U.R.R.K Ranger at Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Routes National Historic Trai.

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