Welcome to the C&O Canal 184.5-Mile Challenge!

The COVID-19 pandemic may have upended our plans for 2020, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun along the C&O Canal. We invite you join us in exploring new stretches of the towpath, and working together to show our appreciation for the C&O Canal National Historical Park by raising funds to ensure the Park remains safe and welcoming today and into the future.

Our challenge goal is to raise $184,500 ($1,000 per mile of the towpath) by September 25 to make up the revenue lost by the pandemic-related cancellation of Park After Dark, our annual gala benefit. Every dollar raised supports programs and projects in our treasured national park.

Here’s how you can join the challenge:

You can give a gift directly to the campaign by clicking below.

TowpathGO!

Participate in or contribute to TowpathGO – a fun run, hike, or bike fundraising event for everyone, regardless of age, ability, or fitness level! You choose how far you want to go, how you want to go, and when you want to go. Invite your friends and family to support you on your personal challenge page.
Sign Up Today!
Have questions? Email our Development Associate Ellen Kinzer at [email protected]

Picnic in the Park

Do you usually support the C&O Canal National Historical Park by attending Park After Dark ? We invite you to show your appreciation by making a donation to Picnic in the Park. Click HERE to learn more and donate.

Follow the Journey from Georgetown to Cumberland

All through August and September, we’ll be traveling up the towpath via our social media with lots of fun facts and stories to entice you to explore parts of the Park you have never visited. You can follow the journey via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Progress To Our Goal