2018
Event multi-page print
Event Flyer, single sheet. Print landscape, double sided, short side flip.
Info

Print landscape, double sided, short side flip.

Share link: https://my.ava.org/event-view.php?sn=108943

Click to copy link to system's cut & paste clipboard
WHAT IS THE EVENT

Big Slackwater to Little Orleans

Year Round Walk

SN: 108943 - 2018 / Y0749

1 / 4
Fort Frederick
2 / 4
Working Lock
3 / 4
Williamsport
4 / 4
Dam on Potomac River
« »
when is the event

The event is closed

From Mon, Jan 1st, 2018 to Dec 31st, 2018

Start times: Dawn to Dusk

Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only

where is the event

C & O Canal, Maryland

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Bridges - Spanning the USA

Treasure Hunt

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

PPSF 10K out and back from Fort Frederick features the elegantly restored stone walls of Fort Frederick and the Big Pool canal area. Segment 9, 23K, from Big Slackwater to Williamsport features cliffs and caves along Big Slackwater, and the Visitors Center in Williamsport. Segment 10, 20K, from Williamsport to Fort Frederick features the National Park Service Visitors Center in Williamsport, Conococheague Aqueduct, Dam 5, and the handsome Fort Frederick. Segment 11, 19K, from Fort Frederick to Hancock features Fort Frederick, Big Pool, and Licking Creek Aqueduct. Segment 12, 27K, from Hancock to Little Orleans features interesting rock faces and beautiful views as the canal enters "The Endless Mountains." All segments feature abundant wildlife and wonderful scenery. NOTE: For updates on trail conditions and other warnings, see https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

conditions for the event

Rating: 2B, Distance: 10, 27km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Hard

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

Trail is on the well-maintained gravel surface of the C&O canal towpath.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.

Maps phrase and directions link

The Maps phrase for the event startiong point has not been set.

event sponsor

Maryland Volkssport Assn. (AAA-MD)

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.