프랭클린 카운티 최고의 그래블 라이딩 코스

Good water supply and lots of shaded places to rest out of the sun

nice level campsite. no river access and train can be loud, tracks across river. However, we only had 1 train go by at night.

Great food right on trail

The ruins of this old cement factory are right along the side of the C&O Trail, and an informative signpost details the history. The Round Top Cement Mill was operative between 1838 and 1909, and was constructed opportunistically during the digging of the canal when workers encountered a pocket of argillomagenisian limestone.

Built in 1838, the mill capitalized on the discovery of high-quality limestone near Roundtop Hill. This discovery proved fortuitous, as the limestone was perfectly suited for producing hydraulic cement, a crucial building material of the time. Cement produced here found its way to iconic structures like the Washington Monument, the Cabin John Bridge, and even the U.S. Capitol dome, leaving a lasting mark on American history.

This campsite boasts stunning views of Sideling Hill in West Virginia, with the Potomac River flowing nearby. Nestled along the historic Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, Indigo Neck provides a glimpse into the past while offering a place to rest and recharge.

Visitors to the museum can check out displays chronicling the trail's origins, development, and significance. There is information about historical hikers as well as the Appalachian Trail's natural surroundings. This Appalachian Trail museum is located almost exactly at the halfway point of the trail between Georgia and Maine.

Here, you'll uncover remnants of a former mining site, including an 18th-century iron furnace used as a smelter for iron ore.