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Sycamore Island – Little Falls Dam loop from Clara Barton National Historic Site

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United States
Maryland
Montgomery County
Brookmont

Sycamore Island – Little Falls Dam loop from Clara Barton National Historic Site

Hard

2.8

(23)

59

riders

Sycamore Island – Little Falls Dam loop from Clara Barton National Historic Site

01:11

17.6km

110m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.29 km for 37 m

After 1.40 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.91 km

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 follows along with the canal, there are no steep gradients no matter the direction you are running.

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7.11 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

3

12.8 km

Sycamore Island

Highlight • Natural

Just off the C & O Canal towpath there are two islands (Sycamore Island & Ruppert Island), they are owned by the Sycamore Island Club. This private club maintains the island (Sycamore Island mainly, Ruppert Island is home to beavers, cormorants, geese and other wildlife) and uses it for recreational and social purposes. The Club was founded in 1885 and uses a small ferry to access the island. More information on sycamoreisland.clubexpress.com.

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4

13.9 km

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.
Due to the undercurrent of the Potomac created by the dam's design, it is very dangerous for swimmers and boaters.

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5

14.6 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses next to the lock have been restored and can be used as overnight accommodation.

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6

15.6 km

Wagshal's Grand Bodega

Highlight • Cafe

Great inexpensive food, close to the C&O and Crescent trails.

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B

17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

1.80 km

1.74 km

307 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.06 km

6.54 km

2.07 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

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Monday 9 November

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