C&O Canal Towpath Great Falls

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Maryland · montgomery County

C&O Canal Towpath Great Falls

Historic towpath segment with river scenery and easy grades.

Rating

Length

3.2 mi

Difficulty

3

County

montgomery

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Maryland Heights Loop

Challenging loop to famous Civil War overlooks above Harpers Ferry.

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Visitor Center to Maryland Heights Loop

Longer loop linking visitor center access to Maryland Heights overlooks.

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Harpers Ferry Lower Town Trail Loop

Historic walking loop through Lower Town and riverside viewpoints.

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About This Trail

Historic towpath segment with river scenery and easy grades. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Maryland launch set with a mix of ridge, waterfall, river, and coastal hikes.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.3398798, -77.7571444

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for C&O Canal Towpath Great Falls in Montgomery County, Maryland. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Nearby Trails

Maryland Heights Loop

Challenging loop to famous Civil War overlooks above Harpers Ferry.

Visitor Center to Maryland Heights Loop

Longer loop linking visitor center access to Maryland Heights overlooks.

Harpers Ferry Lower Town Trail Loop

Historic walking loop through Lower Town and riverside viewpoints.

Maryland Heights via Harpers Ferry

Scenic climb above Harpers Ferry with Potomac and Shenandoah views.

Loudoun Height Trail to Split Rock

Steep ridge climb to Split Rock and broad valley views.

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