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Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from River Creek

Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from River Creek

Hard

4.7

(1774)

18,050

riders

Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from River Creek

05:06

96.2km

160m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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: August 18, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.1 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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16.3 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely gravel and dirt trail that remains in decent condition year round. With the canal on one side, and the river on the other, you are immersed in a lovely landscape with plenty of wildlife to see.

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18.4 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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39.5 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail is one of the East Coast's premier bicycle pathways. It follows the abandoned Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and runs from Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland.

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48.1 km

Staircase and bridge from trail to Harper's Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

to get from trail to Harper's Ferry, you have to go up these stairs. There are bike racks at the base, or you carry your bike up with you

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48.1 km

Harpers Ferry Tunnel and Railroad Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

From here, you can look up at the West Portal of the Harpers Ferry Tunnel. The tunnel is part of the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, which is …

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48.9 km

View of Potomac River Rapids (C&O Canal Towpath)

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favorite rides! The trail is well maintained and smooth. So many spots to rest and take breathtaking pics

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62.7 km

Catoctin Creek Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Catoctin Aqueduct, situated along the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal in Maryland, was constructed between 1832 and 1834. The aqueduct served as a vital waterway infrastructure, allowing canal boats to cross over the Catoctin Creek.

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88.3 km

Ruins

96.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.6 km

494 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.7 km

14.4 km

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 August

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Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

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Monocacy Aqueduct

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Staircase and bridge from trail to Harper's Ferry

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View of Potomac River Rapids (C&O Canal Towpath)

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