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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 – […]

Big Pool

A natural pool, known as Big Pool, begins at mile 112.1. At roughly 1.5 miles long, it was a convenient turning point for canal boats. Big Pool is a natural […]

Fort Frederick State Park

Bordering the Potomac River and surrounding parts of the C&O Canal is Fort Frederick State Park. A 585-acre park in the Cumberland Valley of Maryland, it is named after Fort […]

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 […]

Lock 25 Edward’s Ferry Boat Ramp

Edward’s Ferry has a significant Civil War tie, when it was used as a river crossing for the Union army, as well as many civilians. Today, it has a large […]

Lock 23 (Violettes Lock) & Dam No. 2

Named for Alfred Violet (or Violette), who was the last locktender to work this lock, Violettes Lock is a double lock made of the red sandstone distinctive of the Seneca quarry. […]

Fletchers Cove Parking

Large lot off of Canal Road NW, near Fletchers Boathouse and Abner Cloud House. Near restrooms, picnic tables, and towpath.

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 […]

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