River Access Issues for the C&O NHP DRAFT 18 Oct 2019 (rev. Oct 2022)
1 - Maintain water in Levels 4 and 22 (Georgetown and Pennyfield) - Supports existing Little Falls and George Washington Canal Loops – Fletchers Paddling
2 – Repair Sandy Beach Steps At Lock 17 - Supports Mather Gorge access
3 – Improve Dalecarlia Take-Out
Little Falls – remove Rock at T.O. - Put boat slide into Canal – Berm-side Dock at Lock 5
4 – Repair + Improve Blockhouse Point (MP 21) Transfer Trail
Steps up Towpath Berm – cut fallen tree in Canal (supports GW Canal Loop) - signs
5 – Improve Lock 10 Take-Out – Riverside Ramp and Steps (main T.O. for beginner run from Anglers)
6 – Rewater Level 16 – Minimal level only. Supports Mather Gorge Loop
7 – Build Boater Trail at Lock 15 – from Widewater under the wooden ramp up to Level 15 Supports Mather Gorge Loop
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8 – Swains Lock Steps up from River – Supports Pennyfield to Swains River Run and Loop back up Canal
9 – Refill Level 5 – Supports Little Falls Loop – to Lock 6 parking lot
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10 – Carderock Take-Out – Steps up from River to riverside trail - and up to playing field – Supports Anglers to Carderock Run - Emergency take-out for run to Lock 10