• Historic Shot of Canal Boat on the Canal

    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

    National Historical Park DC,MD,WV

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  • Paw Paw Tunnel Towpath Open

    The rockslide at Paw Paw Tunnel towpath has been cleared. The towpath is now open for hikers and bikers.

  • Georgetown Boat Rides Suspended

    Boat rides at Georgetown are suspended until further notice. For a mule-drawn boat ride please contact Great Falls Tavern.

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April 26, 2013
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Celebrates National Park Week with the Opening of TRACK Trails for Children
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park dedicated two new TRACK Trails for children during a ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 26.

April 24, 2013
Canal Trust Provides Donation to Support Park Education Program
C&O Canal Trust donation helps support the development of park-wide curriculum-based education programs.

April 17, 2013
Paw Paw Tunnel Rock Slide Removed Towpath Reopens to the Public
Paw Paw Tunnel Rock Slide Removed, Towpath Reopens to the Public

April 02, 2013
Paw Paw Tunnel Rockslide Update
Superintended Kevin Brandt announced today park crews began clearing stone debris off of the canal towpath just downstream of the Paw Paw Tunnel.

January 22, 2013
Paw Paw Tunnel Closed
A rock slide occurred sometime on January 20, 2013 and has blocked a 100 foot section of the towpath

November 09, 2012
Anglers Towpath Repairs
Saturday November 17, 2012 C&O Canal National Historical Park to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Anglers

 

 

Did You Know?

Photo canal boat exiting lock 20.

Most freight boats on the C&O Canal were approximately 95 feet long and 14.5 feet wide while most locks were 100 feet long and 15 feet wide.  This left boat captains little margin for error as they steered their boats into the locks, trying to avoid the $5.00 fine for damaging lock masonry.