Lock 68
Lock 68 is just above the path down to Potomac Forks, the point in the river where the North and South branches of the Potomac join for the journey to Washington, D.C.
The lock itself was originally constructed of composite materials, and much of it has since been replaced by concrete.
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Mile Marker: 164.8
Photo by: PATC GPS Rangers
Nearby Amenities:
- Potomac Forks Campsite
Approximately 0 miles away. - Potomac Forks Restroom
Approximately 0 miles away. - Potomac Forks Campsite Hand Pump
Approximately 0 miles away. - Thomas Cresap Gravesite and Ginevan House
Approximately 1.2 miles away. - Oldtown
Approximately 1.4 miles away.