Trip/Event Location: Potomac, MDUS
Trip Leader(s):
Max # People: 15
Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money
Difficulty Level: Strenuous
Begin this hike along the towpath of the historic Cheasapeake and Ohio Canal, completed in 1850 after 22 years of work and mishap, and operated for 73 years between Georgetown and Cumberland, MD. The
Meet at my place at 8:30 am to carpool over to Potomac. The address is 2001 15th Street N, located 2 blocks from the court house metro stop on the orange line. Alternatively, meet at the southern Billy Goat Trail section A trailhead (the one closest to Angler's Inn) at 9:30 am.
Driving directions to Great Falls: From I495: Take the first exit from I495 on the Maryland side of the American Legion (Cabin John) bridge. Follow the ramp to the Clara Barton Parkway westbound towards Carderock. Take the Parkway to its end and turn left onto MacArthur Blvd. The first stop sign will be Brickyard Road. Continue straight until the road starts to turn to the right. Park at the free area across from Angler's Inn, or if desiring to go to the main Great Falls parking lot remain on MacArthur Blvd, turning left at its intersection with Falls Road and continue to the end of the road. There is an entrance fee of $5.00 to enter the main Great Falls parking lot.
The trip did not go as planned due to water levels, but we had a great plan B. I'm looking forwards to this trip and others this year. It seems that I cannot down-load all the pictures that I took. If anyone want more, just send me your e-mail and I'll be glad to send them :)
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Outdoor Fitness Level: Moderate
