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Lock 15 and View of the Potomac River

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Lock 15 and View of the Potomac River

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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    September 15, 2024

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    Lock 15 marks the beginning of the "Six Locks" series, which raises the canal 50 feet past Great Falls. Built from red sandstone boulders transported from Seneca, these locks differ from the other granite-built "Seven Locks." From Lock 15, hikers can enjoy beautiful views of the Potomac River.

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