Potomac Heritage Trail and C&O Canal Towpath - Key Chain Loop
Washington, District of Columbia
8.6 mi
Distance
1,358 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 58m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Potomac Heritage Trail and C&O Canal Towpath - Key Chain Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 4 ft |
| High point | 2.4 mi | 39 ft |
| End | 8.6 mi | 4 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Washington, DC · in or next to town
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Greenbelt Park Campground
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National Capital Parks East Greenbelt Park
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