Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, Outlying Areas, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, Sports & Recreation, City Parks & Gardens
Day Trip
Outdoors, Sports & Recreation, History, Engineering, Local Culture
$5 auto; $3 pedestrian/bicycle
Notes: Much of the park's 184.5 mile towpath and the Olmsted Island trail to the Great Falls of the Potomac are wheelchair accessible. Mule drawn canal boat rides in Georgetown are also wheelchair accessible.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Hike and bike along the Potomac
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1057 Thomas Jefferson Street NW Washington, MD 20007 |
+1 301 299 3613 |
Description
For nearly 100 years, the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal served as a transportation route to move coal from Western Maryland to the nation's capital. Today, the towpath is a hiking and biking trail that stretches the entire 185 miles from Washington, DC to Cumberland, Maryland. The most frequently visited portion is the 14 miles from
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Dawn-dusk dailyVisit Time: 30min-Full day(8hr)
Average Wait Time: None
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: $5 auto; $3 pedestrian/bicycle
Discounts Available: Free entrance with National Park Pass
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bicycle
Walking
Notes: Depending upon the particular part of the park you want to visit, you may have to drive. Once there, it's all about hiking, biking, and boating.
Parking Availability: Yes
Average Price per Hour: $0-$5
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