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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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    1. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath & Gold Mine Loop โ€” Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

    8.44km

    02:13

    80m

    70m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 31, 2023

    Extending for 184.5 miles along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, this trail was initially constructed for mules to tow boats along the waterway. However, it has since transformed into a remarkable hiking trail, offering picturesque views along its entire length.

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      Distance 523ย m

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      Location: Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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