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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Riverbend Park

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Montgomery County

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Riverbend Park

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Riverbend Park

00:38

6.19km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

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Start point

1

1.22 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Trail

This towpath is as much about the journey as the destination. Cruise past historic locks, aqueducts, and shady woodlands along a trail with gentle grades and rich history. Pause at scenic river overlooks or old lockhouses for a quick rest.

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2

3.09 km

Great Falls Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Washington Aqueduct Dam: A water supply dam for Washington, D.C. located just above the Great Falls.

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3

3.13 km

Washington Aqueduct Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Washington Aqueduct was constructed back in the mid-1800s by the Army Corps of Engineers to provide water to Washington, D.C., and is still used today. The observation platform for the …

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B

6.19 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

110 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

314 m

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Saturday 10 October

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