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Tyler Sanders
August 31, 2023
Hiking
Running for a total of 184.5 miles along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, this trail served multiple purposes historically. Initially, it was utilized for transportation to the western United States and also as a means to transport coal, lumber, and other goods to market.
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Hike a moderate 6.5-mile section of the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath, enjoying Potomac River views and wooded scenery.
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Distance 2.69 km
Downhill 0 m
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Saturday 16 May
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