Big Slackwater View – Big Slackwater loop from Martinsburg

Mountain biking trails

Big Slackwater View – Big Slackwater loop from Martinsburg

Hard

riders

Big Slackwater View – Big Slackwater loop from Martinsburg

10:22

152km

990m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 83.7 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

42.0 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.

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59.5 km

Big Pool

Highlight • Lake

Big Pool is located near mile 113 along the C&O Canal Towpath. Unlike the man-made sections of the canal, Big Pool is a natural body of water that was incorporated …

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59.9 km

Big Pool

Highlight • Lake

Big Pool is located near mile 113 along the C&O Canal Towpath. Unlike the man-made sections of the canal, Big Pool is a natural body of water that was incorporated …

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62.1 km

Fort Frederick State Park

Nature Reserve

72.0 km

Dam Number 5

Highlight • Monument

Dam No. 5 is located along the C&O Canal Towpath near mile 106, between Williamsport and Hancock, Maryland. Constructed between 1833 and 1835, it was built to raise water levels …

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83.7 km

Cushwa Basin

Lake

84.1 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

103 km