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Little Falls Dam – Lockhouse 10 loop from Glover-Archbold Park

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Little Falls Dam – Lockhouse 10 loop from Glover-Archbold Park

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2.6

(6)

runners

Little Falls Dam – Lockhouse 10 loop from Glover-Archbold Park

03:10

28.8km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Little Falls Dam

Highlight • Monument

The Little Falls Dam is a low dam built in the Potomac in 1959. It now separates the Upper Potomac River and Lower Potomac River, forming the Little Falls Reservoir. …

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Trail is a 184.5 miles trail that runs alongside the C&O Canal. It is made of a mix of dirt and gravel. As it …

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Lock 8, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Convenient access to the C&O canal by bike from Seven Locks road.

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10.6 km

Lockhouse 10 was constructed in 1830 and housed the lockkeepers until the C&O Canal stopped being used. Now, it is available for overnight stays.

More information can be found here: canaltrust.org/pyv/lockhouse-10

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The Lock-Keepers

Highlight • Historical Site

Tucked along the C&O Canal, the Lock-Keepers site offers a quiet glimpse into 19th-century canal life—where history, water, and woodland meet just moments from Bethesda.

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