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One of my favorites! Mostly flat and easy with some slightly uphill sections. Family friendly with wi-fi connectivity, food resupply and lodging/camping available (not too many options as the C&O is offering.... just plan ahead)

Small welcome center. Has three picnic tables, water inside and information about the town.

Little Pool Primitive Campsite is a great spot tucked under the trees with just the basics: a picnic table, fire ring, and seasonal treated water. It’s free to use—no reservation or payment required—and includes a portable toilet but no other services. Little Pool, adjacent to the camp area, adds a picturesque touch, and if you’re lucky, you can catch a glimpse of trout surfacing in the early morning light.

This free primitive campsite has a nice flat spot to camp near the aqueduct, which is one of a dozen such historic structures built along the C&O to aid the transport of canal boats. There is a porta-potty and water (though you may need to filter) mid-spring to mid-fall.

This is a nice flat spot with a grill, fire ring, and picnic tables. It is named after the Pigman family, which was influential in this region in the early 1800s. The ferry itself is a mile and a half west along the trail.

This is a flat primitive campsite with restrooms, grills, and picnic tables. The tracks are nearby so you can expect to hear trains periodically through the night.

The official Mile 0 of the Great Allegheny Passage is found in downtown Cumberland under the arch, next to the train station and connected to the northern terminus of the C&O Canal and Towpath. The town is well-connected, with Amtrak service and ample overnight parking.

Dam No. 5 is located along the C&O Canal Towpath near mile 106, between Williamsport and Hancock, Maryland. Constructed between 1833 and 1835, it was built to raise water levels in the Potomac River and ensure a steady supply for the canal's operation. Like the other dams along the canal, Dam No. 5 was crucial for maintaining navigable water levels for canal boats, allowing them to bypass the river’s natural rapids and shallow areas. During the Civil War, Dam No. 5 became a strategic target for Confederate forces, who attempted to destroy it multiple times in an effort to disrupt Union transportation and supply lines. In December 1861, Confederate General Stonewall Jackson led an attack on the dam, but despite several attempts, Union troops successfully defended it, keeping the canal operational. Today, Dam No. 5 remains a picturesque and historically significant site along the towpath. The area is known for its scenic views of the Potomac, with rushing water cascading over the dam and wildlife such as bald eagles, herons, and fish frequently spotted.