Seneca Quarry Stone Mill Ruins – Pennyfield Lock loop from Travilah

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Seneca Quarry Stone Mill Ruins – Pennyfield Lock loop from Travilah

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Seneca Quarry Stone Mill Ruins – Pennyfield Lock loop from Travilah

02:41

32.5km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.74 km

Travilah Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

This ancient oak there when the US constitution was written. It’s an interesting landmark. There is a restaurant and a convenience store nearby, making it a fun excursion!

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5.25 km

Pennyfield Lock Neighborhood Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

5.94 km

Chesapeake & Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath — Blockhouse Point Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Stretching for a total of 184.5 miles alongside the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (C&O), this trail was initially constructed for mules to walk beside the canal while towing the canal …

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11.4 km

Seneca Quarry Stone Mill Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1837 by the Seneca Sandstone Company, this mill was created to process the distinctive red sandstone quarried nearby. Today, the ruins, easily spotted by their red sandstone walls, …

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13.3 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Running for a total of 184.5 miles along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, this trail served multiple purposes historically. Initially, it was utilized for transportation to the western United States …

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16.7 km

Horsepen Branch Primitive Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

The Horse Pen Branch campsite is a hiker/biker campsite not accessible by car. Amenities include a chemical toilet, water, picnic table, and grill.

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22.9 km

Inlet Lock

Lake

26.9 km

Lock 22, aka Pennyfield Lock, was built between 1829 and 1831, and the name came from the misspelling of the Pennifield family name. It has been restored and offers overnight stays to recreate the rustic feeling from that period.

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32.5 km

End point

Parking

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