Thursday, May 16, 2019

Maryland, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail, Antietam National Battlefield


Potomac and Delaware Rivers Trip -- Day 2

In the morning, I took a quick peak at the views from Coopers Rock which looks over the Cheat River.  No time for gawking, today was a big ride on the C&O Canal Trail.


Coopers Rock Overlook

Strange megalith at Coopers Rock


I rode from Fifteen Mile Creek to the notable 3000-foot-long Paw Paw tunnel.  This part of the trail is also notable for rocks and mud so I rode the hard tail bike.


C&O Canal Bike Trail at Fifteen File Creek



Canal Lock

Paw Paw Tunnel


This section of the C&O canal is a bit sketchy




Perfect spot for lunch, Purslane Run Campsite


Friendly Butterfly

Shed snake skin


Campsite at Fifteen Mile Creek along Potomac River 
A little muddy at the end of the day
Another one of these weird megaliths at 15 Mile Creek

On my way to my campsite at Antietam Creek on the Potomac River, was the namesake national battlefield.  As with most battlefields, the grounds made for some nice biking. 



The "Cornfield," Antietam National Battlefield
Second Corps Memorial, Antietam National Battlefield  

Infamous "Bloody Lane"



Antietam Creek Campsite, C&O Canal

I'll never be too old to enjoy a hot dog cooked over an open fire

State:Maryland
Date:2019-05-16
Route:Fifteen Mile Creek to Paw Paw Tunnel and mm 59/Toured Antietam National Battlefield
Distance:35 miles/6 miles

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