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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Park Closure Closures: Detours; Towpath; Points of Interest

Multiple items are closed due to hazardous conditions or maintenance. See below for more details. Details open_in_new

Caution DC Water Sewer Overflow

DC Water is managing a sanitary sewer overflow from the Potomac Interceptor near Lock 10. Anyone with questions or in need of support can reach out to DC Water’s 24-Hour Command Center at (202) 612-3400 or visit https://www.dcwater.com/about-dc-water/media/potomac-interceptor-col Details open_in_new

Caution Hiking in Gold Mine Tract

Visitors are restricted to the designated trails within the Gold Mine Tract in the Great Falls area. This location is generally defined as that area bordered by MacArthur Boulevard and Berma Road and depicted on the Great Falls Maryland Hiking Map. Details open_in_new

Information Equestrian Traffic Temporarily Prohibited - Mile 124.5 to 155

Horses are prohibited between Little Tonoloway (mile 124.5) and Paw Paw (mile 155) due to recent and ongoing towpath resurfacing. See more for details. Details open_in_new

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Der Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park erstreckt sich über 184,5 Meilen entlang des Potomac River und zeigt die Geschichte des Kanalsystems, das einst eine wichtige Rolle beim Transport von Gütern spielte. Besucher kommen, um die malerischen Wanderwege, historischen Strukturen und die Überreste des Kanals zu erkunden, die einen Einblick in den Transport und Handel des 19. Jahrhunderts bieten.

Dieser Park dreht sich nicht nur um die Landschaft; er erinnert auch an die harte Arbeit und Entschlossenheit derjenigen, die den Kanal gebaut und betrieben haben. Der Park bietet Möglichkeiten zum Wandern, Radfahren und Kanufahren, sodass Reisende mit der Natur in Kontakt treten können, während sie über die historische Bedeutung der Region nachdenken.

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A bright blue sky reflects off clear water

Aktivitäten

Multi-Park Loop

Winter/Spring

Park your car and stretch your legs! Visit four different National Parks in Washington, DC and begin logging m...

Skiing and Snowshoeing the C&O Canal Towpath

Winter

During the winter months, the C&O Canal may accumulate enough snow for winter activities like skiing and snows...

Take the Scenic Route on the Potomac Heritage Trail

1-8 Hours · Winter/Spring

There are many places to access the Potomac Heritage Trail, including many connector trails from county parks.

Wildlife Watching - Oldtown C&O Canal

2-4 Hours

Head down the C&O Canal NHP towpath in Oldtown, Maryland into a rare ecosystem mirroring that of the West. Spo...

Take a Boat Ride on the Canal

1-1 Hours · Summer

Today, visitors can enjoy life on the canal during a free replica canal launch boat program at Williamsport. D...

Hike Along the Towpath Through the Paw Paw Tunnel

1-2 Minutes

Walk through the 3,118-foot Paw Paw Tunnel, a significant engineering feature along Mile 155 of the C&O Canal...

Bike the C&O Canal Towpath

3-5 Days · Winter/Spring

By bicycle or on foot, try a short day trip or travel the entire 184.5-mile length of the Chesapeake and Ohio...

Explore the C&O Canal Williamsport Visitors Center

20-60 Minutes · Spring/Summer

Visit the Williamsport Visitor Center at Cushwa Basin for information about the Canal and the surrounding area...

Explore the Georgetown Waterfront

60-160 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Explore the Georgetown Waterfront and imagine the changes the space has gone through.

Explore the Trolley Barn at Cushwa Basin

15-60 Minutes · Spring/Summer

The trolley barn is located across the parking lot from the Cushwa Building. In 1896, the first trolley line i...

Paddle the Middle Potomac

2-4 Days · Winter/Spring

Paddle from Potoma (sic) Wayside, at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, or another launch si...

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At a glance

Eingerichtet: 1971
Öffnen: Daily Sunrise to Sunset
Preis: Per Person $10, Motorcycle $15, Private Vehicle $20
Barrierefreiheit: varied terrain, some areas accessible
Adresse: 142 W. Potomac St., Williamsport, MD 21795
Öffnungszeiten: Daily Sunrise to Sunset
Telefon: 301-739-4200
Preis: ~€9
Webseite: www.nps.gov

Wissenswertes

Parkplätze können an Wochenenden schnell voll werden, kommen Sie früh.

Der Eintritt in den Park ist kostenlos, aber einige Aktivitäten können Gebühren kosten.

Toiletten sind an bestimmten Standorten verfügbar, planen Sie entsprechend.

Kleiden Sie sich für Aktivitäten im Freien, robuste Schuhe werden empfohlen.

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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