Ford Mine Trail
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Quiet,Peaceful, Easy walk in the woods from Great Falls National Park in MD
Serene and peaceful easy walk/hike. Something the kids would love and full of wildlife.
Parking is $20 but you are able to use the pass for the week. It’s a beautiful park!
Ford Mine Trail is a quiet trail at the C&O National Park Headquarters in Potomac, Maryland. Trailhead is at the far end of the parking lot on the parking lot side of the canal. The trail is a moderate 2.5 mile loop. At the top of the loop is a short spur up to Sidney Lake. Very few visitor as compared to the Towpath or any of the Billy Goat trails. Lots of shade so good on a sunny day.
Very nice 0.7 mile loop trail that starts a bit beyond the North end of the parking lot.
Very smooth trail with many overlooks and historical interest items. Rode mountain bikes and had a superb time.
Great Trail!
- Address:Potomac, MD 20854, United States
- Site:https://nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/upload/gf-map-page-2.pdf
- Phone:+1 301-739-4200
- Tourist attraction
- Hiking area
- Good for kids:Yes
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