Opequon Junction Hiker-Biker Campsite
Campground · MD
6.3 mi out & back · 71 ft gain · 366 ft high point · Easy · Gravel
Via the McMahon's Mill Path, the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Towpath, Milepost 87-88, and Towpath, Milepost 86-87 (2.1 mi)
In Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · MD · National Park Service
This 6.3-mile out and back route reaches the Potomac River Reservoir and passes a waterfall on the towpath in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.
71 ft of gain round trip.
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Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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