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Closures
Due to high waters from the storm Frances, the towpath is closed at McMahons Mill area (mile 88.1) to Lock 41
(milepost 89).
The
C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from
Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, MD. The canal operated from 1828-1924 as
a transportation route, primarily hauling coal from western Maryland to the
port of Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Hundreds of original structures,
including locks, lockhouses, and aqueducts, serve as reminders of the canal's
role as a transportation system during the Canal Era. In addition, the canal's
towpath provides a nearly level, continuous trail through the spectacular
scenery of the Potomac River Valley. Every year millions of visitors come
to hike or bike the C&O Canal in order to enjoy the natural, cultural,
and recreational opportunities available.
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