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Widewater – Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Widewater – Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Widewater – Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

00:38

6.05km

40m

Running

Moderate run. 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 8, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Start point

Parking

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999 m

Widewater

Highlight • Lake

As you ride onto the wide canal bend, you’re met with serene water views—Widewater is a beautiful lake that serves as habitat for many bird and wildlife species. It’s an …

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1.94 km

No bridge too far

Highlight • Trail

2.14 km

Lock 15 and View of the Potomac River

Highlight • River

Lock 15 marks the beginning of the "Six Locks" series, which raises the canal 50 feet past Great Falls. Built from red sandstone boulders transported from Seneca, these locks differ …

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2.73 km

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls

Highlight • River

Great Falls has a scenic Horseshoe Bend where the river curves in a horseshoe shape around a rocky outcrop. It's a nice spot to stop for photos on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail.

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3.03 km

Start of the Great Falls Foot Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Great Falls of the Potomac is a place with various rapids and small falls in the Potomac. The place marked here may only be entered on foot. Bicycles and dogs 😜 must stay outside.

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6.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.44 km

287 m

239 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.06 km

708 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 16 June

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Widewater – Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Widewater

No bridge too far

Lock 15 and View of the Potomac River

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls

Start of the Great Falls Foot Trail

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