Where can I walk on the C&O canal?

Hiking Trails in the C&O Canal National Historical Park

Great Falls Area. The Great Falls area in the eastern portion of the Park, has 14 miles of easy and more difficult hiking trails, including the popular Billy Goat Trails.
Paw Paw Tunnel Trail.
More Information on Hiking.

Can you walk the entire C&O canal?

The towpath is the dirt and stone path that runs 184.5 miles along the C&O Canal, where visitors can walk, run, or bike the distance between Georgetown and Cumberland, MD. It was originally built for the canal mules to walk beside the canal as they “towed” the canal boats through the waterway.

How difficult is the Billy Goat Trail?

With nearly a mile of fun rock-hopping, and spectacular views of the Potomac River along the way, this circuit is loads of fun with plenty to see. We have the circuit rated as only a for difficulty, but be prepared to jump from rock to rock.

Is the C&O canal towpath paved?

The towpath is NOT being paved. The base layer of the new towpath surface is crush and run gravel, also known as CR-6. The top layer is stone dust, also known as AASHTO-10.

Where does the C&O canal begin and end?

The 184.5 mile long Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is located along the north bank of the Potomac River, starting in Washington, DC and ending in Cumberland, MD.

Where does the C&O canal towpath end?

Is the Billy Goat Trail easy?

Entire area suitable for trail running. Moderate difficulty. The Billy Goat section is a winding trail that takes you through wildflowers and over more rugged terrain that makes you feel “off the beaten path”.

How long does it take to hike billy goat?

about 4 to 5 hours
How long is the Billy Goat Trail? The Billy Goat Trail’s three sections aren’t contiguous—instead, they’re side hikes off of the C&O Canal Towpath. Connecting all three makes for a a strenuous hike of about 8 miles total and takes about 4 to 5 hours.

Where does the towpath start and end?

Please visit the C&O Towpath Group for the most up to date towpath information. ANNOUNCING! The 184.5 mile long Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is located along the north bank of the Potomac River, starting in Washington, DC and ending in Cumberland, MD.

Is the Capital Crescent trail paved?

Trail length/surface: From Georgetown to Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda the trail is paved to a width of 10 feet. Between Bethesda and Silver Spring, the trail is crushed stone (4 miles) and then continues on road.