C&O Canal Lock 56 Access
C&O Canal Lock 56 Access
Lock 56 (Pearre) offers a small parking area at mile 136. 2 of the C&O Canal towpath, providing access to both the canal towpath and the Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT), which extends back to Big Pool.
The location features parking, hand pumps for water, restrooms, and a nearby campsite, making it a convenient hub for bikers and hikers exploring the historic canal corridor.
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