• Historic Shot of Canal Boat on the Canal

    Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

    National Historical Park DC,MD,WV

Bike Patrol

Volunteer at the C&O Canal

NPS PHOTO

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park uses volunteer bicyclists to assist visitors with information, first aid, and directions. Bike patrollers also educate the public on park regulations and assist in identifying towpath hazards. 

Bike patrollers should be physically fit and have excellent communication skills. Please click here to view a more detailed job description of Bike Patrol positions within the park. For additional information, please click on the link below or call C&O Canal Volunteer Coordinator, Danny Filer, at 301-714-2218.

To apply as a volunteer for the bike patrol, please go to current volunteer opportunities and complete the volunteer form or download a bike patrol application and mail it to the volunteer coordinator at the address provided. Thank you for your interest in volunteering.

 

Did You Know?

Photo Maryland Gold Mine.

There are several gold mines in the Great Falls area.  The largest of these is the Maryland Mine located at the intersection of Falls Road and MacArthur Boulevard near Potomac, Maryland.  Gold was first discovered here by a Union soldier from Pennsylvania during the Civil War.