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Frederick County

Monocacy Aqueduct – Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) loop from Point of Rocks

Frederick County

Monocacy Aqueduct – Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) loop from Point of Rocks

Moderate

4.8

(7502)

8,854

riders

Monocacy Aqueduct – Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) loop from Point of Rocks

02:06

41.9km

90m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

10.4 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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2

11.3 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.

Tip by

3

12.5 km

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Highlight • Structure

The power plant is visible from the canal.

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4

14.8 km

Lock 25 Large Maple

Highlight • Natural Monument

5

21.0 km

Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service)

Highlight • Monument

White's Ferry is not active due to a ongoing lawsuit, but the Grill nearby is still worth the trip

Tip by

6

27.2 km

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Highlight • Natural Monument

This amazing tree stands witness over this truly historic site and invites to stop for a picnic.

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7

37.2 km

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail scenic stretch (C&O Canal)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely, entirely flat compact gravel and concrete multi-use trail that runs along the Potomac River. This ground is perfect for running and offers glorious waterside and forest scenes throughout.

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8

41.4 km

Point of Rocks Community Commons Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This 2.2-acre park is located on the banks of the Potomac River and offers a picnic shelter, restrooms, historic storyboards, and water fountains.

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B

41.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

1.35 km

658 m

392 m

109 m

Surfaces

40.0 km

924 m

891 m

125 m

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