I was hoping to do the entire trail since it was flat but was held up by lots of mud, every thirty yards or so. I made it to Point of Rocks, Maryland but with a flat tire. I hope to do the rest during a dry time of year. Later sections near Antietam were closed for a couple of days due to flooding. I saw deer, foxes and herons.

The park follows the route of the canal for around 180 miles. It is trying to educate people about water travel and transport along the Potomac back in the 19th century into the early 20th. They have a number of activity centers where you can see the locks and boats. There are boat tours during the year. The main visitor center is at Great Falls Tavern.