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Basically a flat trail that parallels the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath.


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1.5

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

176' 54 m

High

148' 45 m

Low

28' 9 m

Up

36' 11 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (0°)

2%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Beginning at the parking lot across from the Anglers Inn, descend toward the canal but turn right onto a gated road. This is the Berma Road. Youll pass some historic features of the Washington Aqueduct.

At approximately 1.30 miles, you can cross over to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath or continue on Berma Road to the Great falls visitors center.

At either junction, you can turn around and treat Berma Road as an out and back trail or cross over to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath to circle back to the parking area.

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JLDay Day

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#319

in Maryland

#24,265

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Great Blue Heron closeup
Jul 9, 2015 near Potomac, MD

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Aug 31, 2019
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3.8mi — 2h 30m
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Ran up C&O trail & back on this. A nice little loop.
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