Paw Paw Tunnel Towpath Trail
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Maryland · allegany County

Paw Paw Tunnel Towpath Trail

Canal towpath route to the historic Paw Paw Tunnel area.

Rating
Length
2.8 mi
Difficulty
3
County
allegany

About This Trail

A C&O Canal towpath route to the 3,118-foot Paw Paw Tunnel, the longest man-made structure on the canal, built with over six million bricks between 1836 and 1850. Bring a flashlight to walk through the tunnel, where original rope burns and brass plates bring canal history to life.

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. The Paw Paw Tunnel Towpath Trail is accessed from the parking area at the tunnel's eastern portal.

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