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United States
Maryland
Frederick County
Point Of Rocks

Monocacy Aqueduct – Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26 loop from Point of Rocks

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Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Maryland
Frederick County
Point Of Rocks

Monocacy Aqueduct – Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26 loop from Point of Rocks

Moderate

3.0

(24)

93

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Monocacy Aqueduct – Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26 loop from Point of Rocks

02:10

34.1km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.59 km

Calico Rocks campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

site is very close to train tracks. It can get noisy

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2

10.5 km

Monocacy Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

This is a lovely bridge over the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It was built from 1829 to 1833 and is one of 12 such bridges to cross the canal. During …

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3

12.6 km

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Highlight • Structure

The power plant is visible from the canal.

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4

14.8 km

Lock 25 Large Maple

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

17.1 km

Marble Quarry campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

nice quiet campsite.

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6

19.4 km

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Highlight • Natural Monument

This amazing tree stands witness over this truly historic site and invites to stop for a picnic.

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7

22.6 km

Lock 27, Spinks Ferry

Highlight • Historical Site

Mile marker 41.5

Spink’s Ferry was an established Potomac crossing long before the Canal was built. Josias Clapham licensed the ferry way back in 1757. Because the approach to his …

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8

33.6 km

This 2.2-acre park is located on the banks of the Potomac River and offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, historic storyboards, and water fountains.

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B

34.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

769 m

568 m

385 m

264 m

109 m

Surfaces

32.6 km

941 m

443 m

143 m

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Saturday 25 July

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