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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.
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Georgetown Boat Rides Suspended
Boat rides at Georgetown are suspended until further notice. For a mule-drawn boat ride please contact Great Falls Tavern.
Maps and Brochures
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Here are a variety of trail maps, site bulletins, and walking guides to help you plan your visit and learn more about the park. Recreational Guide by Milepost Park Sub-Districts Georgetown to Monocacy Aqueduct (Mile 0 to 42.2) Billy Goat A Trail Hiking Tips Great Falls Hiking Trail Descriptions A New Deal on the C&O Canal - a brief history of the CCC at Lock House 10 Pennyfield: Architectural Legacy Race to the West: Canal and Railroad Clash at Point of Rocks Ferry Hill Place Hancock to Cumberland (Mile 124.7 to 184.5) |
Did You Know?
The Paw Paw Tunnel is 3,118 feet long and is lined with almost six million bricks. The 2/3 mile long tunnel saved the canal builders almost six miles of construction along the Paw Paw bends of the Potomac River. The project took twelve years to complete. The tunnel was only wide enough for single lane traffic.