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Take-out VA

Take-out for C&O Canal paddle back up to Violette's Lock.

Potomac - 2. GW Canal Loop or Violettes Lock to Pennyfield Lock (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Potomac River near Wash, DC Little Falls Pump Sta Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.0 – 6.8 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description

Take-out for C&O Canal paddle back up to Violette's Lock  (if the C&O Canal is watered, which it usually is during the paddling season and usually is not during the Winter). It has come to our recent (2025) attention that the take-out trail for the C&O Canal paddle back up to Violette's Lock has become very muddy/slippery and difficult for older or disabled paddlers to navigate without slipping and falling or requiring help. If there are concerns, consider running a shuttle down to Pennyfield Lock and taking out there.

Location
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
2.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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2. GW Canal Loop or Violettes Lock to Pennyfield Lock
Potomac
II 3.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater