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: November 24, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Western Maryland Rail Trail

Aaron Straus Heritage Conservation Fund Site

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.7 km

Buddy Lou's Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Great food right on trail

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17.2 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 …

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17.3 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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40.8 km

Indigo Neck Primitive Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

81.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.0 km

4.91 km

245 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

32.5 km

4.91 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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Wednesday 24 December

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