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.
Stop in and see Valerie Main with Main Glassworks, this weekend, at the 50th Annual C&O Canal Days and pick up a gift it two!!!
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal lock 7, Glen Echo Lock, Montgomery County Maryland.
The lock is composed of granite, mostly obtained from French's quarry. The original upper end was removed and expanded upon in the early 1870s to replace the miter gate doors with a drop gate, which made for faster navigation through the lock.
The stone lock house completed in 1829 sits on the berm side between the lock and bypass flume.
Where the Great Allegheny Passage meets the C&O Canal Towpath, you'll find one of the trail's most vibrant destinations: Cumberland, Maryland.
Whether you're beginning a 150-mile adventure, celebrating the finish line, or spending a few days exploring, Cumberland offers plenty to discover. Ride the historic Western Maryland Scenic Railroad through the Cumberland Narrows, stroll the downtown pedestrian district with Main Street Cumberland, and experience the history, culture, and outdoor recreation that make this mountain city a favorite stop along the GAP.
Fuel up at 1867 A Modern Chophouse, Crabby Pig Cumberland, JJ's & Sons, or Queen City Creamery. Stay the night at 9 Decatur Guest House and Hostel, The Inn on Decatur, The Wills Hotel, Fairfield by Marriott Cumberland, Hampton by Hilton Cumberland, or Woodland Oasis Vacation Home Rental. Looking for adventure? Connect with Mountainside Bike Tours or Wheelzup Adventures, then unwind with a visit to Rocky Gap State Park. And don't forget to stop by Lefty's Place and connect with our friends at Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland while you're in town.
Whether you're here for a day, a weekend, or the start of an unforgettable journey, Cumberland is ready to welcome you.
Learn more: gaptrail.org/amenities/cumberland-maryland
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