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C & O Bicycle, Hancock – Buddy Lou's Restaurant loop from Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

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C & O Bicycle, Hancock – Buddy Lou's Restaurant loop from Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

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2.8

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C & O Bicycle, Hancock – Buddy Lou's Restaurant loop from Widmeyer Wildlife Management Area

01:10

19.5km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Western Maryland Rail Trail

Waypoints

A

Start point

Camping Site

1

10.2 km

C & O Bicycle, Hancock

Highlight • Rest Area

candobicycle.com Their bunkhouse is the best camping site on the trail. Everything anyone else offers and more for only $15

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2

10.3 km

Water Lilies Pond, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Highlight • Lake

Just off the trail here, directly off the bridge over the canal(Beige metal building to the left of the ducks), is C&O Bicycles. they're a full service bike shop AND …

Tip by

3

10.8 km

Town of Hancock

Highlight • Settlement

Visitors can explore charming shops, enjoy local eateries, and appreciate the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. The C&O Canal, a historic waterway, passes right through town, offering opportunities for scenic boat launches or peaceful walks along the towpath.

Tip by

4

10.8 km

Buddy Lou's Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Great food right on trail

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B

19.5 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

1.49 km

1.33 km

753 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

1.49 km

1.22 km

698 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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