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Lock 18 Loop via Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

based on 4 tracks & routes #19 hike out of 35 in
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4.6 mi
Distance
2 hrs 45 min
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75 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Lock 18 in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

This trail goes by Lock 16, Goat Trail (sec. A), Rocky Islands, Lock 17, Great Falls Overlook, Great Falls Observation Platform, Lock 20, Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, Lock 19, and Lock 15.

This is an alternate route for Lock 15 Loop via Billy Goat Trail - A and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail.


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    4 years, 3 months ago
    Nice river hike with some challenges on rocks. No dogs :-( and too many people in flip flops even which is rediculous.
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