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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- 1Thompson Boat House
Mile 0.1 - 2Capital Crescent Trail
Mile 1.5-3.1 - 3Fletchers Boathouse
Mile 3.1 - 4Kayak Run/Feeder Canal
Mile 5.6 - 5Billy Goat Trail C
Mile 9.9-10.9 - 6Carderock Climbing Area
Mile 10.4 - 7Billy Goat Trail B
Mile 11.3-12.3 - 8Billy Goat Trail A
Mile 12.8-13.8 - 9Trailhead – Gold Mine Trail
Mile 13.6 - 10River Trail
Mile 14.4 - 11Ford Mine Trail
Mile 14.5 - 12Lock 22 “Pennyfield”
Discovery at Mile 19.6 - 13Appalachian Trail
Mile 58.0 - 14Maryland Heights Trail
Mile 61.2 - 15Boteler’s Mill/Potomac Mill
Mile 71.7 - 16Dam 4
Discovery at Mile 84.6 - 17Cushwa Basin
Discovery at Mile 99.6 - 18Big Pool
Mile 112.1-113.8 - 19
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- 21Green Ridge State Forest
Mile 144.0 - 22Tunnel Hill Trail
Mile 154.8 - 23Spring Gap
Mile 173.3