Towpath, Milespost 126-127 (126.00)
1.0 mi
Distance
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
Towpath, Milespost 126-127 (126.00) is a point-to-point trail in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Washington County, Maryland. It is 1 mile long. The surface is gravel. Per National Park Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Hancock, Maryland, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
Bike and horse access: National Park Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Gravel
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Hancock, MD · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Washington County, MD
- Jurisdiction:
- Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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- Address:142 W. Potomac St. · Williamsport, MD · 21795
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Campgrounds near this trail
White Rock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
0.5 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Hancock, MD
Leopards Mill
1.8 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Hancock, MD
Happy Hills Campground
2.1 mi awayHancock, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Leopards Mill Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
2.1 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Hancock, MD
Little Pool Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
5.6 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Hancock, MD
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