Event
National Trails Day Celebration
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Free.Dates & Times
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8 a.m. to 10 a.m. there will be a guided hike offered by our partners from the Great American Rail-Trail and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be tables with information and activities.
Description
Join the National Trails Day celebration hosted by Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail at the C&O Canal National Historical Park.
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Go on a guided bike ride with our partners from the Rails to Trails Conservancy:
- Join RTC’s Project Manager for the Great American Rail-Trail on an 18-mile ride on the C&O Canal Towpath, the eastern extent of the cross-country route.
- Leave from the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center at 8 a.m. and head north towards Riley’s Lock before turning around and heading back to the start, returning around 10 a.m.
- Learn about the Great American Rail-Trail and the C&O Canal Towpath’s importance along the route.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Visit tables and participate in activities provided by a number of our partner trails and organizations.