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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY
Habitat for Humanity of Washington County seeks to build lives
as well as houses. Through the houses we build, hope is
restored, lives are changed, and communities become healthier as
the cycle of need is broken.
WESTERN MARYLAND RAIL TRAIL
The Western Maryland Rail Trail is an asphalt paved path that
was reclaimed from the former Western Maryland Railroad and is
maintained by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The WMRT is a 20+ mile trail that follows the bends and curves
of both the C&O Canal and the Potomac River. The WMRT is perfect
for hiking, biking, inline skating (roller blading) or, weather
permitting, crosscountry skiing and, it's handicap accessible.
From Hancock, Maryland, the trail travels 10 miles to the east
to about 1/2 mile from Fort Frederick State Park, and another
ten miles to the west to Polly's Pond (a small body of water
where canal boats would winter). The trail is especially suited
to families, novice cyclists (it's almost completely flat), and
for anyone seeking a pleasant, leisurely ride.
The section from Fort Frederick opened in 1998, and the western
route provided an additional ten miles in 2002. Crossovers to
the C & O Canal will be found at mile markers 117 and 119 and at
the Hancock Station parking area.
TOWN OF HANCOCK
Weaver’s Restaurant
Super 8
Motel
301-678-6101
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