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Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Montgomery County

Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

03:13

51.5km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: July 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

6.22 km

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Highlight • Natural Monument

This amazing tree stands witness over this truly historic site and invites to stop for a picnic.

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2

9.46 km

Lock 27, Spinks Ferry

Highlight • Historical Site

Mile marker 41.5

Spink’s Ferry was an established Potomac crossing long before the Canal was built. Josias Clapham licensed the ferry way back in 1757. Because the approach to his …

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3

10.5 km

Monocacy Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

This is a lovely bridge over the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It was built from 1829 to 1833 and is one of 12 such bridges to cross the canal. During …

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4

25.8 km

Catoctin Creek Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Catoctin Aqueduct, situated along the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal in Maryland, was constructed between 1832 and 1834. The aqueduct served as a vital waterway infrastructure, allowing canal boats to cross over the Catoctin Creek.

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5

27.8 km

Bald Eagle campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

steep entrance on east end. there is a better entrance on the west end after the site. The train tracks are visible from the trail. it can get noisy.

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6

32.1 km

Calico Rocks campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

site is very close to train tracks. It can get noisy

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7

43.1 km

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Highlight • Structure

The power plant is visible from the canal.

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8

45.3 km

Lock 25 Large Maple

Highlight • Natural Monument

B

51.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.5 km

494 m

350 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.0 km

350 m

202 m

< 100 m

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