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Paw Paw Tunnel

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Paw Paw Tunnel

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Please check local regulations for: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    September 19, 2024

    The Paw Paw Tunnel is an engineering marvel along the C&O Canal, built to avoid constructing six miles of canal along the river. Work began in 1836, but labor disputes, funding issues, and the challenges of tunneling through shale delayed completion for 14 years. Finally opening in 1850, the 3,118-foot tunnel has faced ongoing rockslides throughout its history. Today, visitors can explore the tunnel with a flashlight to spot historical features like weep holes and rub rails. If riding your bike through its best to have a headlamp and to be cautious in the dark. Afterward, the two-mile Tunnel Hill Trail offers stunning views of the Paw Paw Bends.

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      Distance 933 m

      Uphill 60 m

      Downhill 30 m

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      Location: Allegany County, Maryland, United States

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