Culp's Hill — Attraction in Cumberland Township

Beautiful corner of the battlefield, quiet, peaceful. My favorite spot on the field. Culp's Hill,[1] which is about 3⁄4 mi (1,200 m) south of the center of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania,[2] played a prominent role in the Battle of Gettysburg. It consists of two rounded peaks, separated by a narrow saddle.[3] Its heavily wooded higher peak is 630 ft (190 m) above sea level.[1] The lower peak is about 100 feet (30 m) shorter than its companion. The eastern slope descends to Rock Creek, about 160 feet (50 m) lower in elevation, and the western slope is to a saddle with Stevens Knoll (formerly McKnight's Hill) with a summit 100 ft (30 m) lower than the main Culp's Hill summit. The hill was owned in 1863 by farmer Henry Culp[4] and was publicized as "Culp's Hill" by October...

I surprised my wife with an ashes scattering ceremony for her late father. I was looking for locations in Gettysburg as her dad was a huge Civil War buff, and came across Culp's Hill. I read about the history of it and learned how pivotal it was to the war, but how little known it was. It seemed like the perfect place. We arrived and parked right off the path in designated parking. We walked about 300 feet off the path and found a beautiful serene spot for the scattering. There is a large watchtower that you can climb that offers beautiful views of the park as well as the city of Gettysburg. It was a beautiful, memorable occasion we'll...

Absolutely amazing view of Gettysburg! Was so glad we went back and climbed to the top. I believe it was 97 steps to the top and they are nicely spaced and wide enough for those going up and those coming down. Only thing that I would say was bad was the fact that there was SOOO many wasps, bees and hornets at the top. As a person who's allergic I just had to stay calm and make my visit to the top a little shorter. Would I do it again? 100% every time I visit! The view would definitely be worth it! Also if my mom can do it you can too! She took her time getting up but said the She was so happy she did it because of the...