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Paw Paw Tunnel – Paw Paw Tunnel loop from Paw Paw Tunnel

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Paw Paw Tunnel – Paw Paw Tunnel loop from Paw Paw Tunnel

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Paw Paw Tunnel – Paw Paw Tunnel loop from Paw Paw Tunnel

01:21

4.60km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Green Ridge State Forest

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2.12 km

Paw Paw Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The Paw Paw Tunnel is an engineering marvel along the C&O Canal, built to avoid constructing six miles of canal along the river. Work began in 1836, but labor disputes, …

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3.08 km

Paw Paw Tunnel

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The Paw Paw Tunnel was constructed over 14 years, and in effort to save 6 miles of construction, is located in a place of steep, rocky terrain. This proved to …

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4.60 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.31 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

1.57 km

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Paw Paw Tunnel – Paw Paw Tunnel loop from Paw Paw Tunnel

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