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Canal Place Historical Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Cumberland, Maryland · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Canal Place Historical Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
58.1-acre park with historic transportation structures, events, picnic areas & educational programs.
What runners say about Canal Place Historical Park
“Very friendly environment that is clean and shops are close in case you need a snack.”
“You can catch a ride on the Western Maryland Scenic Railway.”
Enjoyed visiting the spot where the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage meet. Lots to do in this area. If you get a chance, visit Crabby Pig for some excellent Cream Of Crab Soup.
A place where the railroad, the C&O canal, and the National Road all came together. There is a replica Canal boat nearby, and the remains of several others are buried beneath the ground. You can catch a ride on the Western Maryland Scenic Railway.
We enjoyed Rock the Mountains 2023. Walking through Canal Place I did notice a good portion of the shops were empty. This didn't impact our day though since the event had everything covered. If there are more events there that might drag in more shops.
A place where you can enjoy some outdoor time with family and friends, cycling, walking or where you can have some tasty foods at the local restaurants. Very clean and well kept.
Trail conditions & character
“You can catch a ride on the Western Maryland Scenic Railway.”
“A marker for the start of the National Road is in a small grassy area, in fron of the Blue Bridge, leading to Ridgeley, WV.”
Plan your run at Canal Place Historical Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecanalplace.org
- Phone+1 301-724-3655
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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