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Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Potomac River loop from The Clara Barton House

Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Potomac River loop from The Clara Barton House

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4.8

(1317)

17,518

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Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Potomac River loop from The Clara Barton House

01:34

24.0km

90m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.8 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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591 m

Glen Echo Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Glen Echo Park is an arts and cultural center, just north of D.C.. A formerly privately owned amusement park, it is now operated by the National Park Services. It’s open throughout the year to the public.

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3.12 km

Little Falls Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Little Falls Dam is a low dam built in the Potomac in 1959. It now separates the Upper Potomac River and Lower Potomac River, forming the Little Falls Reservoir. …

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3.70 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses …

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4.01 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

6.58 km

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Highlight • Bridge

It's just a shame that cycling is only allowed on the paved road. The many earthy trails to the right and left of the road are very tempting for a mountain biker. Unfortunately explicitly forbidden.

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8.79 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the trail offers a scenic stretch along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal. Originating as a vital trade route facilitating the transport of coal, lumber, and agricultural goods, …

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11.2 km

Key Bridge Boathouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Boathouse where canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards can be rented. Great way to explore the Potomac shoreline up and down stream.

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11.8 km

Potomac River

Highlight • River

The Potomac River, stretching 405 miles from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to Maryland's Chesapeake Bay, ranks as the fourth-largest river on the East Coast. Swimming is prohibited in …

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14.3 km

Fishing Shore Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nestled beside the Capital Crescent Trail, this cozy fishing beach along the Potomac River invites cyclists to stop and recharge. A perfect spot to take a breather from your ride.

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24.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

5.49 km

815 m

764 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

6.48 km

5.18 km

1.54 km

170 m

Elevation

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Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Potomac River loop from The Clara Barton House

Glen Echo Park

Little Falls Dam

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Crossing Over the C&O Canal

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail

Key Bridge Boathouse

Potomac River

Fishing Shore Beach

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