Location: Old Town and Lock 70
Mile Marker: 166.7
Historical Comments: This is one of the larger stops on the canal. It is easy to image that the area hasn’t changed much since the canal stopped operations in 1924. Lockhouse 70 is right next to the canal and is where the lock tender and family lived.
Lockhouse 70, situated right next to the canal, was once the residence of the lock tender and their family.
Today, Lockhouse 70 serves as a small museum open on weekends, offering insights into the Old Town area.
Thomas Cresap, a frontiersman and friend of George Washington, settled in Old Town in the early 1740s and established a fort near the Potomac River. One of the oldest structures in Allegany County, Maryland, is the 1764 Michael Cresap house, built by Thomas Cresap’s son, Michael.
Ride to the Site: he Old Town location is off the main road, so be sure to follow the road signs carefully to reach the park.
Amenities: When we visited there were portable toilets and a single picnic table.
Road Conditions (from main road): Paved all the way to the parking lot.
Railway Situation: There are no railway crossings to navigate..
Parking Lot Conditions: Small gravel heavily packed.
Main Attractions: The main attractions include Lock 70 and the small museum.
My Thoughts: Old Town is a charming destination for a weekend day ride
I JUST WANT 2 RIDE!! 