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Washington County

Dam No. 4 – Dam 4 C&O loop from Antietam

Washington County

Dam No. 4 – Dam 4 C&O loop from Antietam

Moderate

2.8

(2)

58

riders

Dam No. 4 – Dam 4 C&O loop from Antietam

04:15

49.8km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.81 km

View of the Potomac River from the Shepherdstown Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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2

6.55 km

Ferry Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

3

25.9 km

Dam No. 4

Highlight • Monument

Dam No. 4 is located around mile 84 of the C&O Canal Towpath. Built in 1856, this dam was crucial for maintaining water levels for canal operations and remains an …

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4

25.9 km

Dam 4 C&O

Highlight • Monument

Great spot to see the Dam.

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5

33.6 km

Horseshoe Bend campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

B

49.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.1 km

909 m

741 m

529 m

460 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

1.67 km

524 m

460 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 9 June

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17°C

12 %

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