Event
Guided Hike of Ford Mine Trail
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The hike will begin at 1:00 pm and will last approximately 2 hours.
Description
Learn more about how to recreate responsibly while enjoying your public lands! The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park is home to many natural and cultural resources that rely on park visitors to help preserve and protect. Join a park staff member for a guided hike of the Ford Mine Trail and learn more about the history of the canal, its natural resources, and how to recreate responsibly as an active participant in natural conservation and historic preservation.
The hike will begin at 1:00 pm at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center (Potomac, MD). The program is limited to the first 20 participants as part of Recreate Responsibly initiatives. Participants should bring plenty of water and dress appropriately for the weather. Hike difficulty is moderate.
Participation in the hike is free. An entrance fee is required to enter the park.