Towpath Mileposts 30 to 60
- 30.5: Chisel Branch H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.3 miles from vehicle access at mile 30.8
- 30.8: Edward Ferry Boat Ramp
- Access to Poolesville, MD
- 30.9: Lockhouse 25
- Stay overnight in a real lock house. Rustic, no heat, electricity, or running water. Nearest water is 0.3 miles downriver at campsite.
- 31.9: Broad Run Trunk Aqueduct
- (Ruins)
- 34.5: Turtle Run H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 1.0 miles from vehicle access at mile 35.5
- 35.7: Whites Ferry
- 301-349-5200 - NOTE: As of Dec 28, 2020, the Ferry is CLOSED due to a legal dispute. No current access to Leesburg and no estimate if/when it may resume operation.
- 35.7: White's Ferry Grill
- 301.250.3077 - Located right off the towpath. The grill management changed in 2019. Currently open 6 days a week - closed Mondays. Check website for latest.
- 38.2: Marble Quarry H/B
- Hiker/Biker Campsite. 1.4 miles from vehicle access at mile 39.6
- 39.5: Dickerson Conservation Park
- Access from Martinsburg Rd.
- 41.6: Dickerson Power Plant
- US Olympic Kayak Team trains in spillway next to towpath.
- 42.1: Monocacy Aqueduct
- This impressive structure is the largest aqueduct on the towpath. Originally completed in 1833, was restored in 2005.
- 42.1: Dickerson Market
- 301.349.5789 - Food and Grocery Market located about 1.5 miles from the towpath in Dickerson. 22145 Dickerson Rd.
- 42.4: Indian Flats H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.3 miles from vehicle access at mile 42.1
- 44.6: Nolands Ferry
- Boat Ramp and Picnic Area. Access from New Design Road.
- 47.6: Calico Rocks H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.8 miles from vehicle access at mile 48.2. Located near a busy railroad line, so earplugs are suggested.
- 48.2: Point of Rocks, MD
- This town marks the location where the Potomac river cuts through the Catoctin Mountain ridge. The Route 15 Bridge provides alternate bike access to Virginia (when Whites Ferry is closed). Note that Route 15 is very hazardous and NOT recommended for bicycle access to Leesburg. Use state route 665 instead.
- 48.2: One Stop Deli and Grocery
- 301.874.2691 - Small Deli located in Exxon, about 0.7 miles from Towpath (just past the train station).
- 48.2: Aroma House
- 301.874-8100 - Pizza and Gyros, located 0.7 miles from the towpath (just past the train station). 1595 Bowis Dr
- 48.2: Roadhouse Jerk
- 301.810.5782 - Jamaican cuisine just off the towpath in Point-of-Rock, MD. Lunch, and dinner. 3710 Clay St.
- 49.0: Lockhouse 28
- Stay in a real lock house. Rustic, no heat, electricity, or running water. Nearest water is 1.4 miles upstream. Close proximity to active railroad, so earplugs are a must for sleeping.
- 50.3: Bald Eagle Island H/B
- Hiker/Biker campsite. 0.5 miles from vehicle access at mile 50.8. Located near a busy railroad line, so earplugs are suggested.
- 50.9: Lock 29
- Access from Lander Road
- 51.5: Catoctin Creek Aqueduct
- The number 3 aqueduct is noted for the unusual center arch. It completely collapsed in October 1973. The beautifully restored aqueduct was completed in 2011.
- 52.5: Culvert 82 Washout
- In May 2018, this culvert was destroyed by flooding. The towpath was impassible at this point until summer 2019 when the park service installed a temporary low-water crossing.
- 54.0: Brunswick Family Campground
- 301.834.9950 - Private Campground - Showers. Located between towpath and river. Appears to be VERY popular with RVs, but expect railroad noise. Cabin and Bicycle Rentals also available.
- 55.0: Brunswick, MD
- Ample parking. A couple of restaurants, but no easily accessible convenience stores. Access to Virginia via route 17/287
- 55.0: Brunswick Heritage Museum
- 301.834.7100 - 1/4 mile from canal in downtown Brunswick (about 1 block past the railroad station). Includes 1700 square foot HO Scale model railroad. Also houses the Brunswick C&O Visitor Center. Open Fri, Sat, and Sun only
- 55.0: Georges Mill Farm B&B
- 540.822.5224 - Lovettsville, VA - about 5 miles south along Route 287.
- 55.0: Beans in the Belfry
- 301.834.7178 - Popular internet cafe located 0.3 miles from towpath in old church. Offering coffee, sandwiches, soups, salads, and WiFi. Go past the railroad station and turn left at the light. Just past the top of the hill near the bridge. 122 West Potomac St.
- 55.0: Brunswick Visitor Center
- 301.834.7100 - 40 West Potomac Street, with railroad Museum
- 55.0: Potomac Street Grill
- 301.969.0548 - American, Tex-Mex, and Middle Eastern food. 31 E Potomac St.
- 55.0: King's Pizza
- 301.834.9999 - Go past the railroad station and turn left at the light. Just past the top of the hill one the other side of the bridge. 215 West Potomac St.
- 55.0: Three Points Cycle
- 301.834.7199 - Full Service bicycle shop. Located just 150 yards from the towpath. 5 West Potomac St, Brunswick, MD 21716
- 55.0: Smoketown Brewing Station
- 301.834.4828 - Enjoy a brew at the town's former former fire station. Feel free to bring your own food or visit any of our town's great restaurants (King's Pizza is right around the corner).
223 Potomac Street.
- 58.0: River & Trail Outfitters
- 888.446.7529 - Bike Rentals and other recreation services
- 58.0: Appalachian Trail
- The famous 2,181 mile long hiking trail that runs from Maine to Georgia. The trail comes down off South Mountain, and follows the towpath upstream for about 3 miles, leaving at Harpers Ferry.