Outdoor Recreational Opportunities Along the C&O Canal
The C&O Canal’s official designation as a historical park is based on the Park’s rich transportation history, but the park offers a multitude of recreational opportunities as well. Visitors can enjoy everything from hiking to cycling, climbing, paddling, fishing, and more. There’s no shortage of things to see and do at the park, and you’ll enjoy nature and beautiful scenic landscapes along the way.
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Thompson Boat House
Mile 0.1 - 2
Capital Crescent Trail
Mile 1.5-3.1 - 3
Fletchers Boathouse
Mile 3.1 - 4
Kayak Run/Feeder Canal
Mile 5.6 - 5
Billy Goat Trail C
Mile 9.9-10.9 - 6
Carderock Climbing Area
Mile 10.4 - 7
Billy Goat Trail B
Mile 11.3-12.3 - 8
Billy Goat Trail A
Mile 12.8-13.8 - 9
Trailhead – Gold Mine Trail
Mile 13.6 - 10
River Trail
Mile 14.4 - 11
Ford Mine Trail
Mile 14.5 - 12
Lock 22 “Pennyfield”
Discovery at Mile 19.6 - 13
Appalachian Trail
Mile 58.0 - 14
Maryland Heights Trail
Mile 61.2 - 15
Boteler’s Mill/Potomac Mill
Mile 71.7 - 16
Dam 4
Discovery at Mile 84.6 - 17
Cushwa Basin
Discovery at Mile 99.6 - 18
Big Pool
Mile 112.1-113.8 - 19
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Green Ridge State Forest
Mile 144.0 - 22
Tunnel Hill Trail
Mile 154.8 - 23
Spring Gap
Mile 173.3