Stretching for a total of 184.5 miles alongside the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O), this trail was initially constructed for mules to walk beside the canal while towing the canal boats, nowadays, the trail offers captivating vistas along the Potomac River's path.

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Blockhouse Point and C&O Canal Loop

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Hike the Blockhouse Point and C&O Canal Loop, a moderate 6.2-mile trail with Potomac River views and Civil War history in Maryland.

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Distance 3.86 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Darnestown, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath — Blockhouse Point Park

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Blockhouse Point and C&O Canal Loop

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