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Is C&O Canal Towpath worth it with kids?

DependsWith kids

With kids, it depends on the day.

A flat, shaded, water-side walk or ride that starts right in Georgetown and quickly leaves the city behind toward Great Falls — a perfect low-effort nature escape. The catch: the in-town stretch is unremarkable; the scenery really pays off only several miles out, which suits cyclists more than strollers.

Price
Free
Time
1–3 hrs
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is C&O Canal Towpath worth it…
How we verified
  • The towpath of the 19th-century Chesapeake & Ohio Canal runs from Georgetown ~184 miles to Cumberland, MD; the scenic Great Falls is ~14 miles out · model-knowledge
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