The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park uses volunteer bicyclists to assist visitors with information, first aid, and directions. Bike patrollers also educate the public on park regulations and assist in identifying towpath hazards.
Bike patrollers should be physically fit and have excellent communication skills. Please click here to view a more detailed job description of Bike Patrol positions within the park. For additional information, please click on the link below or call C&O Volunteer Coordinator, Danny Filer, at 301-714-2218.
To apply as a volunteer for the bike patrol, please go to current volunteer opportunities and complete the volunteer form or download a bike patrol application and mail it to the volunteer coordinator at the address provided. Thank you for your interest in volunteering.
Did You Know?
The Great Falls of the Potomac River is the second largest in the state of Maryland. It is a series of cascading falls. Water drops 76 feet in two-thirds of a mile. Natural hazards in the Potomac such as water falls and rapids created the need for canals for reliable water transportation.