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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Riverbend Park

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Riverbend Park

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Riverbend Park

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6.19km

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

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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1.22 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

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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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3.09 km

Great Falls Observation Platform

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

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3.13 km

Washington Aqueduct Observation Platform

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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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6.19 km

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5.94 km

110 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

314 m

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal loop from Riverbend Park

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Great Falls Observation Platform

Washington Aqueduct Observation Platform

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