Hard gravel ride. Very 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: April 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.6 km for 53 m

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Parking

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29.9 km

View of the Potomac River from the Shepherdstown Bridge

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Scenic views from the bridge crossing the bridge from West Virginia to Maryland. The MD-side of the bridge offers access to the C&O Canal tow path.

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30.8 km

Shepherdstown

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Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is the oldest town in the state (founded in 1762) and has a fun, vibrant college-town atmosphere. Located along the Potomac River at mile 72 of the …

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37.9 km

Antietam Aqueduct

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The Antietam Aqueduct, located at mile 69.4 of the C&O Canal Towpath, is a three-arch stone aqueduct that once carried the canal over Antietam Creek. Built in 1834, it is …

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50.7 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Lock 34

Highlight • Historical Site

52.2 km

Harpers Ferry Tunnel and Railroad Bridges

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From here, you can look up at the West Portal of the Harpers Ferry Tunnel. The tunnel is part of the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, which is …

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52.2 km

Staircase and bridge from trail to Harper's Ferry

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to get from trail to Harper's Ferry, you have to go up these stairs. There are bike racks at the base, or you carry your bike up with you

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52.9 km

View of Potomac River Rapids (C&O Canal Towpath)

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favorite rides! The trail is well maintained and smooth. So many spots to rest and take breathtaking pics

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61.6 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

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The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail is one of the East Coast's premier bicycle pathways. It follows the abandoned Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and runs from Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland.

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80.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.8 km

12.7 km

1.13 km

1.03 km

638 m

359 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.4 km

12.2 km

12.1 km

2.48 km

507 m

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