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Green Ridge State Forest – View of the Potomac River loop from Little Orleans

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Green Ridge State Forest – View of the Potomac River loop from Little Orleans

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Green Ridge State Forest – View of the Potomac River loop from Little Orleans

03:26

37.6km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 16, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

8.77 km

Green Ridge State Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

On this section of the C&O Canal Towpath, you ride though through Green Ridge State Forest, one of Maryland’s largest public lands. This area is remote-feeling and heavily wooded, providing a true backcountry feel. Wildlife is abundant; it’s common to spot bald eagles, deer, and wild turkeys as you travel through this winding section of trail.

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2

18.8 km

View of the Potomac River

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Potomac River stretches 405 miles and crosses the borders of four states (Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland). Aside from simply being nice to look at, the river is rich in local history and provides recreational opportunities such as rafting, kayaking, and fishing. The Potomac River is the fourth largest river along the Atlantic coast.

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3

18.9 km

Sorrel Ridge Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

4

26.6 km

Stick pile Hill Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

nice level campsite. no river access and train can be loud, tracks across river. However, we only had 1 train go by at night.

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B

37.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

2.28 km

332 m

273 m

102 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

2.36 km

434 m

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