Distance: 184.50 mi
Type: Trail, Point-to-point
Difficulty: 2 / 10
Dog Friendly: Yes, with leash
Jog-Stroller Friendly: Yes
Filed Under: Hiking, Running
Type: Trail, Point-to-point
Difficulty: 2 / 10
Dog Friendly: Yes, with leash
Jog-Stroller Friendly: Yes
Filed Under: Hiking, Running
The C&O Canal Towpath is 184.5 miles from Cumberland, Maryland to Washington D.C. The JFK 50 miler ultramarathon includes part of this run on its route. The route is very scenic, following a river in most parts.
The Bike Washington C & O Canal website offers very detailed information for planning, parking, as well as suggestions for running segments of the route:
http://bikewashington.org/canal/index.htm
There is parking available at Glen Echo and Fletchers Boat House. (See mapquest links at http://www.marylandrunning.com/runs/COCanal/)
Also, the Bike washington website has parking suggestions:
http://bikewashington.org/canal/index.htm
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