![]() Jim Kerby HikingSeveral park areas have interpretive trails and other hiking opportunities. Aside from the towpath, there are many great hiking trails in the Park: the Tunnel Hill Trail near the Paw Paw Tunnel, the Ferry Hill Trail near Sharpsburg, as well as 14 miles of trail near Great Falls (including the Billy Goat Trail). View hiking maps and walking guides.Hiking Tips:· Bring water and food Connecting TrailsThe C&O Canal NHP also connects to the Potomac Heritage Trail, the Appalachain National Scenic Trail, and the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail. Multiple-Day TripsCampingHiker-Biker and Drive-in campsites are located from Swains Lock to Cumberland. Drinking WaterDrinking water is generally available from mid-April (around the 15th) to mid-November (around the 15th) at Hiker/Biker and Drive-In Campsite locations, approximately every 5 to 7 miles. Potable water may not be available at each hiker/biker campsite. Please plan to bring water purification tablets with you. Overnight ParkingNo overnight permits are required for vehicles in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal parking lots. The National Park Service is not responsible for cars or their contents; do not store valuables in cars. TrashThis is a trash free park; take all trash away. ![]() John Gensor |
Last updated: February 12, 2022