Cumberland, MD

Cumberland, officially the City of Cumberland, is a western gateway city and seat of Allegany County, Maryland, United States and the primary city of the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 20,859, and the metropolitan area had a population of 103,299. Cumberland is a regional business and commercial center for Western Maryland and the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. Cumberland is commonly referred to as “Where The South Begins,” as official United States Census Bureau records place it below the Mason Dixon line.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland,_Maryland

Lock 75

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There is a remarkable amount of locks along the Cumberland and Ohio Canal. I can only imagine the staff needed to keep it running being a major cost of operations.

Taken on Sunday October 22, 2023 at C&O Canal Towpath.

Farm Country Near Paw Paw

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A view along the bike path connector from the C&O Trail near Paw Paw Tunnel to the village of Paw Paw on the other side of the Potomac River back in West Virigina.

Taken on Saturday October 28, 2023 at C&O Canal Towpath.

Potomac River Downstream of Paw Paw Tunnel

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Potomac River downstream of the Paw Paw Tunnel from the C&O Trail.

On the left side is Maryland, while on the right is West Virginia. In the distance is Town Hill, which is part of Maryland's Green Ridge State Forest.

Taken on Saturday October 28, 2023 at C&O Canal Towpath.

Paw Paw Tunnel

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Inside the Paw Paw Tunnel which is 3/4 mile long canal bypass under a mountain. The towpath is the hike/bike trail while you can kayak the canal itself. Both recommend either a good flashlight or a bright bicycle light (I had both, plus I was fairly nearly the south end).

Taken on Saturday October 28, 2023 at C&O Canal Towpath.