C&O Canal Lock 17
Historical Place
Lock 17 Potomac, MD 20854Beautiful place to take and share your best captures of the sunset or your favorite season and Hiking lovers perfect place. I love it
C&O Canal Lock 19
Historical Landmark
chesapeke and ohio canal trl Potomac, MD 20854I been thought many section of C&O canal. And this one is my favorite,
Buck Branch Neighborhood Park
Park, Tourist Attraction
8704 Bells Mill Rd Potomac, MD 20854Convenient to Potomac residents, very nice park with a great basketball court!
Bear Island Potomac Gorge
Nature Preserve
Billy Goat Trail Section A Potomac, MD 20854Eraser across the C&O trail . Many people launch the kayak here.
C&O Canal Lock 20
Tourist Attraction
chesapeke and ohio canal trl Potomac, MD 20854Still a nice park but there isn't water in the canal and the barge and locks no longer function like they did not too many years ago. Very sad, especially with our natio ... more
Avenel Local Park
Tourist Attraction
Avenel Local Park, 10051 Oaklyn Dr Potomac, MD 20854I visited the park to play the recently installed disc golf course. Originally opened with 9 holes, 4 holes have already been removed, leaving 5 open to play, and those r ... more
Ford Mine Trail
Tourist Attraction
Serving Potomac, MD 20854Quiet hike. Peaceful and relaxing. Great way to stay grounded.
Gold Mine Trail
Tourist Attraction
Serving Potomac, MD 20854Nice, easy loop. Has several trails that branch out that take you to views of the river. Wasnt very crowded and included some nice little history from the area (very old ... more
Olmsted Island Overlook
Vista Point
chesapeke and ohio canal trl Potomac, MD 20854Great little hike out from the Canal Park. Worth checking out. Overlook was getting kind of crowded on a midmorning weekend.
Billy Goat Trail Section C
Tourist Attraction
Billy Goat Trail Section C Potomac, MD 20854Probably one of the best trails in the DC area. Not too hard but challenging enough. Great opportunity to see the Potomac River up close.
The Turning Point
Historical Landmark
Billy Goat Trail Section A Potomac, MD 20854The Turning Point on the Potomac River. A place where Billy Goat Trail hikers can cross the Potomac on a narrow pass between the Bear and Sherwin Islands, then they have ... more
Callithea Farm Park
Park, Tourist Attraction
15000 River Rd Potomac, MD 20854Great place and people
Bedfordshire Neighborhood Park
Tourist Attraction
11416 Bedfordshire Ave Potomac, MD 20854Little Sister Falls
Tourist Attraction
Serving Potomac, MD 20854It was great hiking after a while. The main trail was closed due to flooding. Still many areas to explore.
Stop Gate
Historical Place
chesapeke and ohio canal trl Potomac, MD 20854Peaceful and cool breezes. Start of Billie Goat A although that trail is closed due to high water.
C&O Canal Lock 22
Historical Landmark
Lock 22 Potomac, MD 20854Eh.
C&O Canal Lock 18
Historical Landmark
chesapeke and ohio canal trl Potomac, MD 20854Thought users of Google Maps might want to see some old photos of the C & O Canal and related structures. Many of these photos I am posting are from Civil War era (includ ... more
Great Falls
Waterfall
Serving Potomac, MDA must visit for all easy hike with beautifull views for all . Park also has picnic areas . Does has a parking fee $20
Watts Branch Park
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
12021 Gregerscroft Rd Potomac, MD 20854great park .
Blockhouse Point Conservation Park & Trails
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
14750 River Rd Potomac, MD 20854Restrooms: No restrooms at all
Carderock
Tourist Attraction, Entertainment, Hiking Area
chesapeke and ohio canal trl Potomac, MD 20854Nice place to walk
Falls Road Local Park
Tourist Attraction, Playground, Tourist Attraction
12600 Falls Rd Potomac, MD 20854Known this place for years as Hadley's park... God bless you, Hadley!! This park will always make me think of you. Just saw a kid in a wheelchair there today. It's nice t ... more
Greenbriar Local Park
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
12525 Glen Rd Potomac, MD 20854Not much shade trees but a lot of room if you like to run
Watts Branch Stream Valley Park
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
Serving Potomac, MD 20854Nice park.It is undeveloped for recreation, so it feels like you are walking in the woods all alone away from populated areas. I went on footpaths to the stream had a dip ... more
C&O Canal Lock 21
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
10700 Swains Lock Rd Potomac, MD 20854This is a historical site and have AC and heating. Great place to spend with family and friends.
Cabin John Group Picnic Area
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
7701 Tuckerman Ln Potomac, MD 20854Great place to park and go on a hike right next door. Tons of families gather here and cook out as well. Tons of wildlife nearby.
Glenstone
Modern Art Museum, Art Gallery, Art Museum
12100 Glen Rd Potomac, MD 20854Free with a reservation. Worth your time. Amazing landscapes and outdoor sculptures. Indoor galleries are excellent. Good cafe. Weve visited three times so far and I know ... more
Fox Hills West Neighborhood Park
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
12710 N Commons Way Potomac, MD 20854Have worked in this neighborhood for over 20 years. There's a lot of great people living here
Virginia Chute
Tourist Attraction
Serving Potomac, MD 20854Nice spot to take a break. There is a bench and plenty of logs to sit and maybe enjoy a snack or lunch.
Challenge Tree
Historical Landmark
11401 Spur Wheel Ln Potomac, MD 20854The historic challenge tree is not for the faint of heart. Tip: it's all about the hop. Conquer the tree, conquer your life.
Adventure Conservation Park
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
10801 Glen Rd Potomac, MD 20854Cheers
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park, Great Falls Maryland
Historical Landmark
11710 Macarthur Blvd Potomac, MD 20854A wonderful place to enjoy nature. Easy to reach within 30 minutes from D.C. a day pass is $20/vehicle and is valid for 7 days. There are a visitor center, a big parking ... more
Highland Stone Park
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
Serving Potomac, MD 20854Good park
C&O Canal Lock 16
Historical Landmark
chesapeke and ohio canal trl Potomac, MD 20854Come check out the view for yourself you will not be disappointed!
Maryland Gold Mine National Historic Landmark
Historical Landmark
11400-11798 Macarthur Blvd Potomac, MD 20854Nice park. Cool trails.
C&O Canal Lock 15
Historical Landmark
Lock 15 Potomac, MD 20854(Translated by Google) It's worth a visit. There is a small hiking route, about an hour and a half, the first half is not steep, the second half is very steep, and the sc ... more
C&O Canal Towpath Mile 12
Historical Landmark
Potomac, MD, chesapeke and ohio canal trl Potomac, MD 20854The easiest way to get to this marker is to park at the Anglers lot and hike south. It's on the right side of the trail.
Maryland Chute
Tourist Attraction
Serving Potomac, MD 20854Not many people stop here. Its Bc of Great Falls just mile away. Very beautiful place for relaxing kayak. Much better and Safer here. Bc water is claimed. The Rocks are v ... more
Washington Aqueduct Gatehouse
Historical Landmark
11704 Macarthur Blvd Potomac, MD 20854Very nice place
Serpentine Barrens Conservation Park
Tourist Attraction, Tourist Attraction
11600 Centurion Way Potomac, MD 20854Very pleasant trails. Highly recommend.
Mary's Wall
Historical Landmark
Serving Potomac, MD 20854You will most likely miss this wall if you are on the main path. You need to cut into a small section and walk towards the river. I think this is worth it. It almost felt ... more