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Summary: Little Pool was a natural water basin used by the canal to turn and park barges. The only drawback to this location now is its proximity to Route 70, the traffic of which can be clearly heard across the pond. The noise might be reason to reconsider camping at Little Pool (N39 41.080 W78 6.806). Snapping turtles will haul themselves out of the pool to cross the trail so keep an eye out. Trailhead: Hancock has an exit where Routes 40 and 70 meet. Take Route 522 south to Route 144 East. At the next light turn right onto S. Pennsylvania Avenue and then right onto Canal St. This will take you across the canal to the parking and camping area. (N39 41.865 W78 10.900) There are water fountains and porta-johns at the Little Tonoloway Recreation Area. C&O Bicycles is on the north side of the canal and has everything you'd need. The parking area at Licking Creek is just off of Route 40 (N39 39.321 W78 3.154) (Lat:39.69785 Lon:-78.18192) Trail Guides for C&O Canal-Hancock to Licking Creek: The C&O Canal Companion by Mike High (Johns Hopkins University Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: C&O Canal NHP Headquarters 301-739-4200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Geiselman, who has posted 96 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Maryland Hiking, Maryland Trails, Maryland Hikes, Washington County Hiking, Washington County Trails, Washington County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
