Violette's Lock (Lock #23) is a hiking trail Darnestown located in United States.
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park (at MM 22.12) Darnestown , MD 20874 United States
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 .
Best time to come here is weekdays (weekends parking is TOUGH!) just before sundown. Beautiful.
Look carefully and you might see a blue heron.