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Dam 4 C&O – Shepherdstown loop from Scrabble

Dam 4 C&O – Shepherdstown loop from Scrabble

Moderate

3.2

(2)

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Dam 4 C&O – Shepherdstown loop from Scrabble

03:30

41.4km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.2 km for 110 m

After 22.0 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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119 m

Dam 4 C&O

Highlight • Monument

Great spot to see the Dam.

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7.80 km

Horseshoe Bend campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

19.3 km

View of the Potomac River from the Shepherdstown Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scenic views from the bridge crossing the bridge from West Virginia to Maryland. The MD-side of the bridge offers access to the C&O Canal tow path.

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20.3 km

Shepherdstown

Highlight • Settlement

Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is the oldest town in the state (founded in 1762) and has a fun, vibrant college-town atmosphere. Located along the Potomac River at mile 72 of the …

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21.2 km

Shepherd University pedestrian tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Shepherd University Stadium.

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41.3 km

Dam No. 4

Highlight • Monument

Dam No. 4 is located around mile 84 of the C&O Canal Towpath. Built in 1856, this dam was crucial for maintaining water levels for canal operations and remains an …

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41.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.3 km

1.33 km

782 m

774 m

616 m

608 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

1.73 km

1.51 km

774 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 10 July

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Dam 4 C&O – Shepherdstown loop from Scrabble

Dam 4 C&O

Horseshoe Bend campsite

View of the Potomac River from the Shepherdstown Bridge

Shepherdstown

Shepherd University pedestrian tunnel

Dam No. 4

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