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Event comments

11K Out and back from Carderock to Great Falls features beautiful river vistas, 6 locks, the famous Great falls Tavern and a National Park Service (NPS) visitor's center. New 10K out and back from Fletcher's Boat House to Georgetown features 2 locks, Potomac river aqueduct ruins, and the Georgetown NPS Visitors Center with an operational canal boat (small charge). Segment 1, 17K, from Georgetown to Carderock features the Georgetown Visitor's center, 14 locks, and an operational canal boat (in season). Segment 2, 19K, from Carderock to Seneca Aqueduct features Great Falls Tavern, 10 locks and Seneca Creek Aqueduct. Segment 3, 21K, from Seneca to Whites Ferry features the last active ferry on the Potomac and the Seneca Aqueduct. Segment 4, 14K, from Whites Ferry to Nolands Ferry features the spectacular seven arch, 560 foot Monocacy Aqueduct. All segments feature abundant wildlife and wonderful scenery.NOTE: For updates on trail conditions and other warnings, see https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Rating: 2B, Distance: 10, 21km

Event information

Trail is on the well maintained gravel surface of the C&O canal towpath.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

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Maryland Volkssport Assn. (AAA-MD)

Event website: www.mdvolks.org/yres/yres.php

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