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Dam 4 C&O – Antietam Aqueduct loop from Brunswick

Dam 4 C&O – Antietam Aqueduct loop from Brunswick

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4.9

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13,966

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Dam 4 C&O – Antietam Aqueduct loop from Brunswick

07:49

95.9km

290m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very 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 4, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Start point

Train Station

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859 m

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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9.44 km

Staircase and bridge from trail to Harper's Ferry

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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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48.0 km

Dam No. 4

Highlight • Monument

Dam No. 4 is located around mile 84 of the C&O Canal Towpath. Built in 1856, this dam was crucial for maintaining water levels for canal operations and remains an …

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48.0 km

Dam 4 C&O

Highlight • Monument

Great spot to see the Dam.

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72.3 km

Antietam Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Antietam Aqueduct, located at mile 69.4 of the C&O Canal Towpath, is a three-arch stone aqueduct that once carried the canal over Antietam Creek. Built in 1834, it is …

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85.0 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Lock 34

Highlight • Historical Site

86.5 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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87.3 km

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

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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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95.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

94.9 km

746 m

371 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.5 km

12.1 km

371 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Dam 4 C&O – Antietam Aqueduct loop from Brunswick

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Staircase and bridge from trail to Harper's Ferry

Dam No. 4

Dam 4 C&O

Antietam Aqueduct

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park Lock 34

Harpers Ferry Tunnel and Railroad Bridges

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

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