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€ € € € € € 6 ? : The traditional C&O canal towpath begins – or ends –
in Georgetown at the large brown sign and plaque mounted on a rock just below lock one.
But where is the zero mile marker?
Past what appears to be the end of the trail, the canal actually extends from lock one another
3-10ths of a mile along the mouth of Rock Creek to the inlet lock at the Potomac River.
This was the primary entrance and exit for boats between the canal and the tidal Potomac.
Let’s take the short ride to the zero mile marker. At the end of the brick towpath, take
a sharp right on to the paved bike and pedestrian path that parallels Rock Creek parkway. The
trail is popular, be prepared for pedestrians, runners and other riders. It also crosses
busy exit and entrance ramps, especially watch for fast moving vehicles.
You will see the famous Watergate Hotel on the left, which takes its name from the canal’s
water gate at mile zero.
After you pass under the K street and Whitehurst freeway bridges, you will see a parking lot
on the right.
At the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Rock Creek parkway, look for the Thompson
Boat Center sign and turn right into the parking lot.
Bear to your left and cross the bridge that goes over the canal inlet.
Carefully continue left on to the boat center property. Watch for rowers and their boats
as Thompson’s is busy year round. The Watergate Hotel is straight ahead across the inlet,
the Kennedy Center is to the right. Bear left on the gravel path past the storage area at
the far end.
Cross the wood bridge over the inlet lock, and you have arrived at the C&O canal mile
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