Swain's Lock (Lock #21)

Swain's Lock (Lock #21) is a hiking trail Potomac located in United States.

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Address

10700 Swains Lock Rd (at MM 16.64) Potomac , MD 20854 United States

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Jack Diamond

Parking is tough at most places along the C&O. Weekdays are best. EARLY on the weekend. Bug repellant during the season. VERY pleasant in spring and fall. Bring your camera .

C&O Canal Trust

ADA Accessible and newly renovated in 2019!

Allison

Come early aka before 10am to get a parking spot

Angela Wegznek

If u go on the weekend, get there before 8am. The parking lot gets slammed

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