Paw Paw Tunnel Overlook Trail
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Maryland · allegany County

Paw Paw Tunnel Overlook Trail

Short climb to elevated views of the tunnel and Potomac bend.

Rating
Length
1.6 mi
Difficulty
5
County
allegany

About This Trail

A strenuous 2-mile climb via switchbacks over the top of the Paw Paw Tunnel to elevated views of the Potomac River bends that the tunnel was built to bypass. The half-mile ascent rewards hikers with panoramic views of the Potomac River valley and surrounding Allegany County mountains.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.0457549, -76.64127119999999

Getting There

From Cumberland, take I-68 west to US-40 west toward Oldtown. Follow signs to the C&O Canal Towpath at the Paw Paw Tunnel. The tunnel overlook trail begins from the parking area on the towpath.

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