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Jefferson County

Shepherdstown – Antietam Aqueduct loop from Antietam

Jefferson County

Shepherdstown – Antietam Aqueduct loop from Antietam

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3.4

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Shepherdstown – Antietam Aqueduct loop from Antietam

03:57

51.2km

310m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.51 km for 53 m

After 43.7 km for 85 m

Waypoints

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4.27 km

Shepherdstown Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

Location of notable Civil War battle at Shepherdstown. There are markers and tablets along River Road to commemorate the battle.

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6.77 km

Shepherdstown

Highlight • Settlement

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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8.44 km

Ferry Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

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20.1 km

Horseshoe Bend campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

5

36.7 km

Antietam Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

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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42.9 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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43.8 km

Shepherd University pedestrian tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Shepherd University Stadium.

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51.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

14.8 km

1.41 km

779 m

666 m

584 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

14.2 km

2.36 km

1.51 km

215 m

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