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Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) – Monocacy Aqueduct loop from River Creek

Montgomery County

Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) – Monocacy Aqueduct loop from River Creek

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3.0

(14)

93

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Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service) – Monocacy Aqueduct loop from River Creek

01:52

37.5km

80m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

57 m

Lockhouse 25

Highlight • Historical Site

This Lockhouse saw the Civil War unfold as the two sides crossed from one side of the river to the other. It can now be rented as a base camp for your cycling excursions in the area.

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2

8.08 km

Historic White’s Ferry (Out of service)

Highlight • Monument

White's Ferry is not active due to a ongoing lawsuit, but the Grill nearby is still worth the trip

Tip by

3

14.3 km

Lock 25 Large Maple

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

14.3 km

Giant maple tree sheltering Lock 26

Highlight • Natural Monument

This amazing tree stands witness over this truly historic site and invites to stop for a picnic.

Tip by

5

16.5 km

Dickerson coal fired power plant

Highlight • Structure

The power plant is visible from the canal.

Tip by

6

16.6 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely gravel and dirt trail that remains in decent condition year round. With the canal on one side, and the river on the other, you are immersed in a lovely landscape with plenty of wildlife to see.

Tip by

7

17.9 km

Lock 27, Spinks Ferry

Highlight • Historical Site

Mile marker 41.5

Spink’s Ferry was an established Potomac crossing long before the Canal was built. Josias Clapham licensed the ferry way back in 1757. Because the approach to his …

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8

19.0 km

Monocacy Aqueduct

Highlight • Bridge

This is a lovely bridge over the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. It was built from 1829 to 1833 and is one of 12 such bridges to cross the canal. During …

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B

37.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.8 km

300 m

242 m

113 m

100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

390 m

242 m

113 m

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