Packhorse Ford Access
Packhorse Ford Access
Packhorse Ford Access provides a historic river crossing point on the Potomac River along the C&O Canal towpath, accessible via a footpath from Canal Road near Sharpsburg.
The ford is a natural rock ledge crossing that is visible during low water periods (typically summer months) and offers access to the Potomac River for paddling and fishing, with nearby interpretive opportunities related to Civil War history at the adjacent Ferry Hill site.
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