Description
Level of Difficulty: 2 out of 5
The C & O Canal towpath is full of surprises any season. On this walk we’ll look for migratory birds on the canal and in the Potomac and for signs of other wildlife, like owls and raccoons. We’ll venture down trails from the towpath to the river so bring hiking poles for uneven terrain. There we’ll enjoy peaceful views of the river since most deciduous trees will have dropped their leaves. We’ll meet at the restroom in the parking area. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
Follow signs off the Clara Barton Parkway to the Carderock C&O parking. Park in the Carderock South Parking Lot, opposite the US Naval Surface Warfare Center on Clara Barton Pkwy. We’ll meet at the bathroom facilities at the parking lot. The Carderock Picnic Pavilion is also located here. Walkers will leave promptly at 10:00 am, so plan to arrive and park before then.
(See additional walks: #541 and #637)
