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Cabin John

Little Falls Dam – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Cabin John

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United States
Maryland
Montgomery County
Cabin John

Little Falls Dam – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Cabin John

Easy

2.6

(15)

74

riders

Little Falls Dam – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Cabin John

01:10

17.2km

30m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8.65 km for 15 m

After 8.78 km for 15 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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885 m

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

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The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Trail is a 184.5 miles trail that runs alongside the C&O Canal. It is made of a mix of dirt and gravel. As it …

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3.08 km

Lock 7 is found at the 7-mile mark on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath. The lock is no longer in use and is the first lock to have a …

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3.08 km

Lock 7

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Lock 7 is found at the 7-mile mark on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath. The lock is no longer in use and is the first lock to have a …

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3.99 km

Sycamore Island

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Just off the C & O Canal towpath there are two islands (Sycamore Island & Ruppert Island), they are owned by the Sycamore Island Club. This private club maintains the …

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5.14 km

Little Falls Dam

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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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5.85 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

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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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8.72 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

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It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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17.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

279 m

243 m

115 m

Surfaces

8.83 km

7.67 km

310 m

279 m

115 m

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Saturday 11 July

32°C

21°C

74 %

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