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184 1/2 Miles of Adventure
Preserving America’s colorful Canal era and transportation history, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles of adventure. Originally, the C&O Canal was a lifeline for communities and businesses along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, grain and other agricultural products floated down the canal to market. Today millions of visitors hike or bike the C&O Canal each year to enjoy the natural, cultural and recreational opportunities available.
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Canal Pride Days
The C&O Canal Trust, in cooperation with the C&O Canal National Historical Park, seeks energetic people and community-minded organizations to tackle over 100 revitalization and stewardship projects throughout the park during the upcoming C&O Canal Pride Days. It is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people, and show your pride for our beautiful C&O Canal National Historical Park! More . . .
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Volunteer
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park realizes its mission of protection, preservation, and interpretation of park resources would not be possible without our volunteers. Click on the link below to learn more about volunteering in the park. More . . .
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Ranger-Led Programs in the Park
Join a Park Ranger for an interpretive and informative program, which may include a hike, a walk, a talk, a demonstration or even a mule! The schedule changes every season. Each time of year offers unique glimpses of park resources and something new to explore along the C&O Canal.
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Current Projects
A listing of current projects in C&O Canal NHP, and opportunities to review and comment. This links to the park's Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) site. Click on the link below for more information.
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Write to
C&O Canal NHP Headquarters
1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21740-6620
E-mail Us
Phone
Headquarters
(301) 739-4200
Visitor Information
(301) 739-4200
Fax
(301) 739-5275
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Climate
Summers are generally hot and humid. Winters are generally cold with variable precipitation. Layers of clothing, especially in spring and fall, and good walking shoes are recommended.
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Did You Know?
Aqueducts are water filled bridges. Aqueducts carried the canal and boat traffic over major waterways, like rivers. Of the 11 aqueducts built along the canal, the Monocacy Aqueduct is the longest at 516 feet, its seven arches constructed mainly of stone quarried from nearby Sugarloaf Mountain.
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Last Updated: March 13, 2008 at 11:52 EST |
