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Tunnel Cut ...
Once you get beyond the Paw Paw Tunnel, the builders of the canal cut through nearly a 1/4 mile of mountain before reaching a natural valley between the hills which the C&O Canal follows until reaching the edge of the Potomac River nearly a mile further down. By tunneling through the mountain, it cuts off nearly a 6 mile bend in the Potomac.
Taken on Saturday October 28, 2023 at C&O Canal Towpath.
More about C&O Canal Towpath...
The C&O Canal Towpath is a rugged 184.5-mile trail that follows the course of the C&O Canal. This trail allows people to stroll, jog, or cycle between Georgetown and Cumberland, Maryland. Initially constructed for the mules that towed canal boats along the waterway, it has evolved into a well-liked recreational path for modern-day outdoor enthusiasts.
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