C&O Canal Towpath

Name: C&O Canal Towpath
Address: 13 Canal St, Cumberland, MD, 21502, US
Telephone: 301-722-8226

The C&O Canal began as an early transportation roadway. Today it remains a natural and recreational treasure. Hiking and biking on the towpath is a great way to enjoy the parkland. A National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom site.

Hours

See website for hours.

Location

13 Canal St

Cumberland, MD
21502

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Contact

Local Phone: 301-722-8226
US Toll Free: 301-722-8226

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Western Maryland

August 04, 2022

jerrys01

Scenic walking path

After a very heavy rain, my wife and I walked about two miles (round trip) on the tow path at the Cumberland end. The path was pretty wet, with some very large puddles, but the views of Cumberland...

July 20, 2022

melissab896

Great Canal System

Tony and I was driving towards Fort Frederick State Park from having lunch. We saw sign for C&O Canal Lock Dam#5 and Lockhouse. On the other side of Potomac River is WV It's a free park to enjoy for...

June 14, 2022

STEVEN P

Excellent biking path with the right kind of bike

Biked around 8 miles out then back around Oldtown just before Memorial Day, separate review of Paw Paw tunnel area. The towpath was wet in spots and is best for a hybrid or mountain bike, though a...