Location: Town Creek Aquaduct
Mile Marker: 162
Historical Comments: The Town Creek Aqueduct is one of the historic aqueducts on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal (C&O Canal). It was designed to carry canal boats over Town Creek, a tributary of the Potomac River essentially a river over a river.
Construction of the aqueduct began in 1837 but was abandoned in 1838 due to financial difficulties faced by the Canal company. It was later completed between 1848 and 1850 by Michael Byrne
Ride to Site: A good distance from an interstate. You will need to want to go to this site, you will not just run across this site.
Amenities: No restrooms or picnic areas.
Road conditions (from main road): A lengthy gravel road with more then a few potholes.
Railway Situation: No railroad crossings.
Parking Lot Condition: Level gravel parking lot.
Main Attraction: Remains of the aqueduct and fishing.
My Thoughts: When I was there the gravel road and parking lot were very “pot wholly”. Not a real issue as you can easily weave through.
I JUST WANT 2 RIDE!! 