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OSM map layer · LineString
39.63, -78.34 · rel 11385238
39.63, -78.34 · rel 11385238
Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal
46,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
West Virginia · 39.63°N ·
78.34°W
46,4km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
1× viewpoint
Roundtop Hill
summit ·
355 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Prospect Overlook
viewpoint ·
449 m off route
0,0 km
0%
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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal is 46.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal takes approximately 11h 33min to complete.
No, Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal starts near coordinates 39.5828, -78.3991.
Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, Great Eastern Trail - C&O Canal is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.