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39.58, -78.72 · rel 9185394
39.58, -78.72 · rel 9185394
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail
28,6 km from start to finish through urban area.
Maryland · 39.58°N ·
78.72°W
28,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× ruins
4× monument
Masonry Overfall
ruins ·
on the route
18,3 km
64%
Steam Pump
ruins ·
on the route
28,3 km
99%
Great Allegheny Passage Mile 0
monument ·
270 m off route
28,6 km
100%
Thomas Cresap
monument ·
335 m off route
28,6 km
100%
National Road Monument
monument ·
344 m off route
28,6 km
100%
B'er Chayim Congregation
monument ·
489 m off route
28,6 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail is 28.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail takes approximately 7h 7min to complete.
No, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail starts near coordinates 39.5398, -78.6118.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.