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Best hikes in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Calithea Trail
    0.9 mi
  2. 02
    Paw Paw Tunnel Hill Trail
    0.8 mi
  3. 03
    Upland Woods Trail
    0.6 mi
  4. 04
    Canyon Trail
    0.5 mi
  5. 05
    Falling Waters Road
    0.5 mi
  6. 06
    Blockhouse Trail
    0.5 mi
  7. 07
    Springhouse Trail
    0.5 mi
  8. 08
    Old South River Road Trail
    0.5 mi
  9. 09
    Paw Paw Tunnel Hill Trail
    0.4 mi
  10. 10
    Horse Trail
    0.4 mi
  11. 11
    Beaver Pond Trail
    0.4 mi
  12. 12
    Western Maryland Rail Trail
    0.4 mi
  13. 13
    Western Maryland Rail Trail
    0.4 mi
  14. 14
    Blockhouse Trail
    0.3 mi
  15. 15
    Horse Trail
    0.3 mi
  16. 16
    Paw Paw Trail
    0.3 mi
  17. 17
    Chain Bridge
    0.3 mi
  18. 18
    ADT - Maryland - Seg 4
    0.2 mi
  19. 19
    Pallasades Trolley Trail
    0.2 mi
  20. 20
    Gold Mine Spur
    0.2 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.