Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park- Carderock
15 Clara Barton Pkwy Bethesda, MD 20817
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OWNER: National Park Service - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
CONTACT: (301) 739-4200
WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/choh/
EVENTS: https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/
Hours: Dawn-Dusk
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: National Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: Rock Climbing Area
GETTING THERE:
Parking
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Picnic Shelter
Camping: Tent, Primitive
Camping Amenities: Running Water
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking
Trail Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
Trail Layout: Linear
Trail Length: Over 10 miles
Trail Shade: Lots
Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Natural rock, Sand/Dirt
Trail Slope: Moderate, Steep
Trail Width: 2-4 ft, 4-8 ft
Trail Extras: Historic Sites
OTHER:
Park Information: Maps, Information Kiosk
Staffing & Safety: Employee/Ranger Present
Open Space Activities: Play frisbee or catch, Go for a walk or jog, Have a picnic, Do Yoga
Open Space Size: Larger than one football field in size
Open Space Shade: Little or None
Natural Water Feature: River/Channel
