C & O Canal

The C and O canal runs through Maryland along the Potomac river. It starts in Washington and goes north. Some parts of the canal are maintained and have water in them.

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Great Falls Tavern and the C & O Canal in the fall.

Lock 18 below Great Falls Tavern, in the fall.

Lock 14 in the Fall

The canal passes under I-495 at the American Legion Bridge.

Canal and a lock

Canal Lock

Frozen Canal The Canal at Great Falls Tavern. A layer of ice on the canal and snow from a recent snowfall lingers.

Other canal resources:

C & O Canal Virtual Tour
National Park Service canal homepage