Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park- Seneca Creek Aqueduct & Riley's Lock

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

GETTING THERE:

Parking

pDriving Directions: From the East: Take I-495, to the River Road (Rte. 190) headed west. After 11.5 miles,
turn left at a T-intersection to stay on River Rd. At the bottom of the hill, in 0.7 miles,
turn left onto Riley's Lock Rd.

From the West: Take I-70E to MD-85/Buckeystown Pike, take Exit 31B from I-270S.
Continue straight from MD-85 onto MD-28 East for 24 miles and turn right onto Seneca
Road. Drive 1.4 miles and turn left onto Rileyu2019s Lock Rd.

Parking for canal is at the end of the road.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching, Fishing

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Restrooms, Seating, Picnic Tables

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Historic Site

Camping: Tent, Primitive

Camping Amenities: Running Water

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Horseback Riding, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: Over 10 miles

Trail Shade: Little or none

Trail Surface Type: Gravel

Trail Slope: Flat/Gentle

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: Creek/Stream, River/Channel