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

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

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3.1

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

01:29

29.5km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2026

Tips

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.47 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail scenic stretch (C&O Canal)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely, entirely flat compact gravel and concrete multi-use trail that runs along the Potomac River. This ground is perfect for running and offers glorious waterside and forest scenes throughout.

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10.4 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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11.3 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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12.5 km

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Highlight • Structure

The power plant is visible from the canal.

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14.8 km

Lock 25 Large Maple

Highlight • Natural Monument

14.8 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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19.2 km

Monocacy Aquedy

Highlight • Bridge

29.0 km

Point of Rocks Community Commons Park

Highlight • Rest Area

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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29.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

1.07 km

300 m

265 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

1.17 km

360 m

140 m

Elevation

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

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail scenic stretch (C&O Canal)

Monocacy Aqueduct

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Lock 25 Large Maple

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Monocacy Aquedy

Point of Rocks Community Commons Park

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