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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Closures

This page contains up to date information on trail and towpath closures at Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP.  This page is updated on a regular basis.

As of May 15, 2008 Billy Goat Trail section "A" is closed due to high water. Sections "B" and "C" are open.

As of May 15, 2008 the towpath between Dam Four (MP 85) and McMahon's Mill (MP 88.10) is closed due to rock slides. Please use marked detours on local roads.

As of May 15, 2008 the towpath is closed to vehicle traffic at mile post 181.4.

The new restroom facilities at Great Falls are now open to the public. The lower parking lot is closed to vehicle traffic.

Please check back for updates and trail openings and closures.

Photo C&O Canal mules in 2004.  

Did You Know?
A mule is a hybrid animal, a mix of a female horse (a mare) and a male donkey (a jack). Remember, "M" for mom, "M" for mare and "D" for dad, "D" for donkey. Switching the parents will produce a hinny. The mule is the superior work animal, preferred by canal boat captains on the C&O Canal.

Last Updated: May 15, 2008 at 19:43 EST