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 November 22, 2009 the by-pass is open to allow pedestrian traffic passage around the breach in the towpath upstream of Angler's Inn.  The breach is a result of damage received during the tropical storm "Hanna". 

Notice: The bridge connecting Berma Road to the towpath will be closed November 16-December 31 to repair the stop gate for improved flood control. There will be no access to the towpath from Berma Road during this time period. Please use the towpath to access to the Potomac River, Widewater, the Billy Goat Trail, and the Great Falls Overlook. Intermittent short duration (10 minutes maximum) closures at the stop gate may occur. 

As of November 22, 2009 Billy Goat Trail sections "A", "B", and "C" are open.

As of November 22, 2009 the Great Falls Overlook is open.

As of November 22, 2009 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 November 22, 2009 the towpath is closed to vehicle traffic at milepost 181.4.

As of November 22, 2009 the Antietam Creek Campground is open.

Mule-drawn canal boat rides have ended for the 2009 season. They will resume in the spring of 2010.  Please call the Great Falls Visitor Center at 301-767-3714 for more information.

The new restroom facilities at Great Falls will be temporarily closed the week of November 23-29.  Please use the old bathrooms adjacent to the Washington Aqueduct building during that time.  The lower parking lot is closed to vehicle traffic.

Please check back for updates and trail openings and closures.