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Virginia
Patowmack Canal Trail
1.5 mi
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Patowmack Canal Trail
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About this trail
The Patowmack Canal Trail is a 2.96-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia managed by the National Park Service. It follows the historic Patowmack Canal route.
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