-
Boat Rides at Great Falls
Due to fluctuating water conditions, we cannot guarantee each ride scheduled. Please call 301-767-3714 to confirm the schedule for the day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
-
Towpath at Big Slackwater OPEN
As of September 22, 2012 the towpath is now open in the area known as Big Slackwater (Mile 85.8-88.9). The road detour no longer needs to be used. Towpath access at McMahons Mill (mile 88.1) is still closed until further notice.
News
Big Slackwater Ground Breaking Ceremony August 2010 Stretching 184.5 miles from the hustle and bustle of Georgetown in Washington D.C. to the quiet mountains of Cumberland, Maryland, the C & O Canal requires constant attention and care from park staff and volunteers. Featured news releases include the past two years of information, events and public notices relevant to the C & O Canal National Historical Park. For more information regarding news releases please contact the Park Headquarters Office at (301) 739-4200. |
 |
|
Did You Know?
Transporting goods and people by canal dates back to antiquity. The lock gates used on the C&O Canal were an adaptation of a design by Leonardo DaVinci in the late 1400's. Until the advent of the railroad, water travel was far superior to land travel.