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Pennyfield Lock – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail loop from Shaw–Howard University

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Pennyfield Lock – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail loop from Shaw–Howard University

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Pennyfield Lock – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail loop from Shaw–Howard University

06:16

81.1km

240m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

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Rock Creek & Potomac Parkway

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.81 km

Fishing Shore Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nestled beside the Capital Crescent Trail, this cozy fishing beach along the Potomac River invites cyclists to stop and recharge. A perfect spot to take a breather from your ride.

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13.0 km

Little Falls Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Little Falls Dam is a low dam built in the Potomac in 1959. It now separates the Upper Potomac River and Lower Potomac River, forming the Little Falls Reservoir. …

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16.1 km

Cedar Island Conservation Park

Nature Reserve

24.5 km

Widewater

Lake

28.8 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

35.6 km

Lock 22, aka Pennyfield Lock, was built between 1829 and 1831, and the name came from the misspelling of the Pennifield family name. It has been restored and offers overnight stays to recreate the rustic feeling from that period.

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37.0 km

Dierrsen Wildlife Management Area

Nature Reserve

40.6 km

Riley’s lock

Highlight • Monument

Riley’s Lock is a fun, happening place. Every time I pass by it is bustling with activity. There are two row boat clubs along Seneca creek. There are kayak, jet …

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54.8 km

Olmsted Island and Great Falls of the Potomac

Highlight • Waterfall

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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55.1 km

Viewpoint

68.6 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses …

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73.6 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the trail offers a scenic stretch along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Originating as a vital trade route facilitating the transport of coal, lumber, and agricultural goods, …

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76.9 km

Lock 3, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail follows the waterway for a long time and offers a bunch of cool views like this. You can clearly see one of the channel locks in action from here.

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81.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.7 km

11.2 km

484 m

209 m

205 m

203 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

19.8 km

10.5 km

6.27 km

2.25 km

122 m

Elevation

Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Pennyfield Lock – Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail loop from Shaw–Howard University

Fishing Shore Beach

Little Falls Dam

Pennyfield Lock

Riley’s lock

Olmsted Island and Great Falls of the Potomac

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Lock 3, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

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