2020

184 miles with history in every step

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

C&O Canal from Little Orleans to Cumberland

Year Round Walk

SN: 115293 - 2020 / Y0753

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Approaching the Paw Paw Tunnel
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Cumberland Train Station
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Inside the Paw Paw Tunnel
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Canal Barge Replica
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when is the event

The event is closed

From Wed, Jan 1st, 2020 to Dec 31st, 2020

Start times: Dawn to Dusk

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

Cumberland, Maryland

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

None provided

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

PPSF 10K out and back from Paw Paw features the remarkable Paw Paw canal tunnel. Almost a mile long, this engineering marvel is well worth seeing. Bring a flashlight. New 10K out and back from Little Orleans features the 15 Mile Creek Aqueduct. Segment 13, 24K, from Little Orleans to Paw Paw features interesting scenery as the tow path runs beside Green Ridge State Forest and passes through the Paw Paw tunnel. Segment 14, 17K, from Paw Paw to Oldtown features Town Creek Aqueduct, and a nicely restored lock and lock house at Oldtown. Possible short side trips include the Potomac Forks at mile 164.8 and the low water toll bridge in Oldtown. Segment 15, 14K, from Oldtown to North Branch features 5 locks and some interesting vistas. Segment 16, 15K, from North Branch to Cumberland features the Evitts Creek Aqueduct and the canal terminus at Cumberland with its full size canal boat, the historic Western Maryland Railroad Station, and the excellent Park Service Visitors Center. 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

conditions for the event

Rating: 2B, Distance: 10, 24km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Hard

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

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

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

Maryland Volkssport Assn. (AAA-MD)

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

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.