Volunteering to help the park: A work crew installs a bench near Great Falls in 2016.
Supporting park projects: Catoctin Aqueduct after collapse in 1973
Supporting park projects: Catoctin Aqueduct after restoration effort in 2011
Exploring history and nature: Sideling Hill Creek Aqueduct as viewed from the Western Maryland Rail Trail.
Protecting the canal since 1954: The association opposes Georgetown University’s plan to build a large boathouse in the park
Protecting the canal since 1954: The association opposes Georgetown University’s plan to build a large boathouse in the park
Exploring history and nature: Hikers gather at Fifteen Mile Creek Aqueduct in 2018.
Protecting the canal since 1954: Justice Douglas and eight others pause during their famous hike, which publicized the canal in 1954
Exploring history and nature: Ranger provides interpretation for hikers at Seneca Stone Cutting Mill in 2020.
Exploring history and nature: Hikers marvel at a large specimen during a tree identification walk in 2012
Volunteering to help the park: Association volunteer attaches plaque to newly installed bench in 2018.
Exploring history and nature: Association members participate in the last day of the 2009 Thru Hike at Great Falls
Volunteering to help the park: Association member helps install an identification sign at Landers in 2011
Exploring history and nature: Hikers gather at Dam 5 in 2019.
Protecting the canal since 1954: Justice Douglas and others rally against replacing the canal with a highway.
Volunteering to help the park: Association members repaint picnic tables at Swains Lock
Volunteering to help the park: Association volunteers assemble picnic table in 2018.
Many of our Heritage Hike hikers will see these sights next weekend in HancockRide. Explore. Relax. Stay Awhile.
Did you know that the beautiful Western Maryland Rail Trail stretches approximately 28 miles through scenic Western Maryland, passing right through the charming town of Hancock?
Once part of the historic Western Maryland Railway, this former railroad corridor has been transformed into a paved recreational trail, perfect for cycling, walking, jogging, and enjoying the great outdoors.
And the best part? RiverRun is located right along the trail!
Whether you're planning a weekend cycling adventure, exploring the nearby C&O Canal Towpath, or simply looking for a peaceful getaway, RiverRun makes the perfect home base.
After a day of exploring, relax and recharge with all the comforts of our boutique lodging, including:
- Comfortable, private suites
- Indoor bicycle storage
- A bicycle cleaning station
- Complimentary self-serve breakfast
- Access to laundry facilities
You made it to Mile 124 — now stay awhile!
Whether you're cycling through or planning a weekend escape, we'd love to welcome you to RiverRun.
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A view of Lock 1, or Tidal Lock on the Alexandria Canal, Alexandria Virginia.
The Alexandria Canal was sort of a spur from the Chesapeake and Ohio, which operated some 7 mi to Alexandria Virginia to serve their coal needs.
The canal was completed in 1843 and remained in service continuously until 1861, and apparently sporadically until 1886.
In this area, the canal dropped some 38 ft between Washington Street and the Potomac River through a series of four locks.
The route of this canal is much obliterated today, built upon roads, railroads, and at one time trolley line.
The terminus of the canal had been buried for many years, and was excavated in the 1980s.
The lock was reconstructed on the base of the remaining segments of lock walls.