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Swains Lock – Pennyfield Lock loop from Falls Road Golf Course

Swains Lock – Pennyfield Lock loop from Falls Road Golf Course

Moderate

4.7

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Swains Lock – Pennyfield Lock loop from Falls Road Golf Course

03:43

65.4km

190m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.27 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.75 km

Washington Aqueduct Observation Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Washington Aqueduct was constructed back in the mid-1800s by the Army Corps of Engineers to provide water to Washington, D.C., and is still used today. The observation platform for the …

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11.6 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Trail

This towpath is as much about the journey as the destination. Cruise past historic locks, aqueducts, and shady woodlands along a trail with gentle grades and rich history. Pause at scenic river overlooks or old lockhouses for a quick rest.

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13.5 km

Swains Lock

Highlight • Historical Site

These are hard to come by along the C&O canal and usually hidden. Always nice to know where to get water.

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19.8 km

Dierrsen Wildlife Management Area

Nature Reserve

23.4 km

Riley’s lock

Highlight • Monument

Riley’s Lock is a fun, happening place. Every time I pass by it is bustling with activity. There are two row boat clubs along Seneca creek. There are kayak, jet …

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35.8 km

Chisel Branch Primitive Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

The Chisel Branch Campsite is a hiker-biker campsite named after for a stream that crosses beneath the canal approximately half a mile from the site. Amenities include a chemical toilet, water, picnic table, and grill

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36.3 km

Lockhouse 25

Highlight • Historical Site

This Lockhouse saw the Civil War unfold as the two sides crossed from one side of the river to the other. It can now be rented as a base camp for your cycling excursions in the area.

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44.1 km

Horsepen Branch Primitive Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

This campsite is designed for hikers and bikers, as it cannot be reached by car. It offers several amenities, such as toilets, water, a picnic table, and a grill. It's …

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50.4 km

Inlet Lock

Lake

54.3 km

Pennyfield Lock

Highlight • Monument

Lock 22, aka Pennyfield Lock, was built between 1829 and 1831, and the name came from the misspelling of the Pennifield family name. It has been restored and offers overnight stays to recreate the rustic feeling from that period.

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65.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.5 km

5.30 km

4.82 km

3.48 km

2.11 km

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

9.08 km

6.49 km

343 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Monday 18 May

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Swains Lock – Pennyfield Lock loop from Falls Road Golf Course

Washington Aqueduct Observation Platform

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Swains Lock

Riley’s lock

Chisel Branch Primitive Campsite

Lockhouse 25

Horsepen Branch Primitive Campsite

Pennyfield Lock

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