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Sharpsburg

The town of Sharpsburg is a monument to sacrifice and fortitude. In 1763 the town was originally called Sharps Burgh, in honor of Governor Horatio Sharpe, and became the first […]

Shepherdstown Pedal & Paddle

Shepherdstown Pedal and Paddle is a full-service bike, canoe, and kayak shop providing sales, repairs, and rentals. They offer shuttle services and rental packages. At mile marker 72.7, take the […]

Harpers Ferry Bikes

Harpers Ferry Bikes is an e-bike shop offering sales, rentals, and tours. At mile marker 60.7, walk your bike across the bridge to Harpers Ferry. Turn right on High Street, […]

C&O Bicycle

C&O Bicycle is a bike shop that offers rentals, repairs, and sales. They have a bunkhouse, showers, and a general store with trail necessities. At mile marker 124.5, leave the […]

Wheelzup Adventures

Wheelzup Adventures is a full-service bike shop that also includes a shuttle service and bike storage. Wheelzup Adventures is located in the Shops at Canal Place on the western side […]

Green Ridge State Forest

Directly adjacent to the canal for nearly 18 miles is Green Ridge State Forest. At 47,560 acres, Green Ridge is the largest contiguous block of public land in Maryland – […]

Cushwa Basin

Developed as a major point for loading/unloading on the Canal, the Cushwa Basin was one of the few places on the Canal that a boat could turn around. Sitting on […]

Sharpsburg

The town of Sharpsburg is a monument to sacrifice and fortitude. In 1763 the town was originally called Sharps Burgh, in honor of Governor Horatio Sharpe and became the first […]

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

The town of Harpers Ferry, wedged below high ridgelines and tightly packed on a small point of land at the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah, is rich in […]

Seneca Creek State Park

As Seneca Creek splashes its way toward the Potomac, the stream basin is home to a wide range of attractions and outdoor activities. Seneca Creek State Park is a 6,300-acre […]

Fletchers Cove

Fletchers Cove provides an escape to nature where you can enjoy fishing, boating, bicycling, and hiking, all without leaving the District of Columbia. It is hard to get to, but […]

Capital Crescent Trail

Suitable for walkers, joggers, bikers and rollerbladers, the Capital Crescent Trail is a valuable off-road resource connecting Georgetown with Silver Spring, MD. It is part of a growing network of […]

Start of Towpath

From Mile 0, Rock Creek and the Rock Creek Park Trail, take a left toward Georgetown onto the modern version of the towpath, which starts as a brick path on […]

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