Along the Potomac

Georgetown Reservoir

Ring-necked Duck: Photo by Lee Karney (USFWS)Ring-necked Duck: Photo by Lee Karney (USFWS)Georgetown Reservoir is one of several storage reservoirs maintained for the

Hains Point

Cherry Blossoms in East Potomac ParkCherry Blossoms in East Potomac ParkHains Point is the birders' name for the portion of East Potomac Park south of

Roaches Run

Roaches Run sanctuary is a backwater just north of National Airport in Virginia, on your right as you approach the airport on the southbound George Washington Parkway. Great for waterfowl.

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island Marsh in WinterRoosevelt Island Marsh in WinterWashington's monument to our 26th president is hidden away on a 91-acre wooded islan

Mile: 69 - 70

Access the canal from the NPS Antietam Ranger Station at approximately mile 69.5. There is vehicle access and parking at the Antietam Creek Recreation Area.

Mile: 85 - 86

An access point with parking is at mile 85.4, the Big Slackwater picnic area.

Mile: 101 - 102

For access, use Williamsport in mile 99 or a road along the berm in mile 102.

The map shows the approximate location of MP 101. 


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