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Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from Seneca

Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from Seneca

Moderate

2.7

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Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from Seneca

04:38

93.4km

140m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 261 m for 7 m

After 93.2 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.6 km

Chisel Branch Primitive Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

The Chisel Branch Campsite is a hiker-biker campsite named after for a stream that crosses beneath the canal approximately half a mile from the site. Amenities include a chemical toilet, water, picnic table, and grill

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27.2 km

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Highlight • Natural Monument

This amazing tree stands witness over this truly historic site and invites to stop for a picnic.

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29.5 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely gravel and dirt trail that remains in decent condition year round. With the canal on one side, and the river on the other, you are immersed in a lovely landscape with plenty of wildlife to see.

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31.5 km

Monocacy Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

This is a lovely bridge over the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It was built from 1829 to 1833 and is one of 12 such bridges to cross the canal. During …

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46.7 km

Catoctin Creek Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Catoctin Aqueduct, situated along the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal in Maryland, was constructed between 1832 and 1834. The aqueduct served as a vital waterway infrastructure, allowing canal boats to cross over the Catoctin Creek.

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64.1 km

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Highlight • Structure

The power plant is visible from the canal.

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66.3 km

Lock 25 Large Maple

Highlight • Natural Monument

72.4 km

Ruins

88.1 km

Horsepen Branch Primitive Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

This campsite is designed for hikers and bikers, as it cannot be reached by car. It offers several amenities, such as toilets, water, a picnic table, and a grill. It's …

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93.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.4 km

508 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.0 km

26.0 km

247 m

238 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Monocacy Aqueduct – Catoctin Creek Aqueduct loop from Seneca

Chisel Branch Primitive Campsite

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Monocacy Aqueduct

Catoctin Creek Aqueduct

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Lock 25 Large Maple

Horsepen Branch Primitive Campsite

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