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Catoctin Creek Aqueduct – Monocacy Aqueduct loop from Poolesville

Catoctin Creek Aqueduct – Monocacy Aqueduct loop from Poolesville

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Catoctin Creek Aqueduct – Monocacy Aqueduct loop from Poolesville

04:48

87.0km

290m

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: May 8, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.35 km

Dickerson Conservation Park

Nature Reserve

11.8 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely gravel and dirt trail that remains in decent condition year round. With the canal on one side, and the river on the other, you are immersed in a lovely landscape with plenty of wildlife to see.

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28.9 km

Catoctin Creek Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Catoctin Aqueduct, situated along the Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal in Maryland, was constructed between 1832 and 1834. The aqueduct served as a vital waterway infrastructure, allowing canal boats to cross over the Catoctin Creek.

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34.9 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail is one of the East Coast's premier bicycle pathways. It follows the abandoned Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and runs from Washington, DC, to Cumberland, Maryland.

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43.5 km

Harpers Ferry Tunnel and Railroad Bridges

Highlight • Bridge

From here, you can look up at the West Portal of the Harpers Ferry Tunnel. The tunnel is part of the B & O Railroad Potomac River Crossing, which is …

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43.6 km

Staircase and bridge from trail to Harper's Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

to get from trail to Harper's Ferry, you have to go up these stairs. There are bike racks at the base, or you carry your bike up with you

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44.3 km

View of Potomac River Rapids (C&O Canal Towpath)

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of my favorite rides! The trail is well maintained and smooth. So many spots to rest and take breathtaking pics

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73.3 km

Monocacy Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

This is a lovely bridge over the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It was built from 1829 to 1833 and is one of 12 such bridges to cross the canal. During …

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75.4 km

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Highlight • Structure

The power plant is visible from the canal.

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87.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.7 km

10.3 km

9.19 km

502 m

379 m

Surfaces

53.3 km

13.9 km

12.3 km

6.00 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Catoctin Creek Aqueduct

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Harpers Ferry Tunnel and Railroad Bridges

Staircase and bridge from trail to Harper's Ferry

View of Potomac River Rapids (C&O Canal Towpath)

Monocacy Aqueduct

Dickerson coal fired power plant

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