Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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3.63 km

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath — Blockhouse Point Park

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Stretching for a total of 184.5 miles alongside the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O), this trail was initially constructed for mules to walk beside the canal while towing the canal …

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9.90 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

1.57 km

533 m

367 m

Surfaces

5.45 km

2.55 km

1.33 km

367 m

191 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 14 December

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