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.

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Location

13 canal St

Cumberland, MD
21502

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

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Western Maryland

August 29, 2025

lchs65

The Museum isn't open on Mondays and Tuesdays

We went on a Monday. There were very few people around. We discovered that the museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. I'm not sure if this has always been the case or if they were short handed...

October 25, 2024

J8896YQlauries

Canal basin and old railroad station

Very small NPS museum inside active railroad terminal. Park service worker was not friendly towards visitors. I was disappointed that most interactive exhibits were non-operational along with a...

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...