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C&O Canal Lock 8 — Attraction in McLean

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C&O Canal Lock 8
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Nearby attractions
Cabin John Local Park
7401 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818
Turkey Run Trailhead
McLean, VA 22101
Nearby restaurants
Fish Taco - Cabin John
7945 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818
Wild Tomato
7945 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818
Sal's Italian Kitchen
7945 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818, United States
Market On The Boulevard
7945 Macarthur Blvd # 104, Cabin John, MD 20818
Sushi N You
7607 Macarthur Blvd, Cabin John, MD 20818
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C&O Canal Trust Lockhouse 10
8250 Clara Barton Pkwy, Cabin John, MD 20818
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C&O Canal Lock 8

Lock 8, Cabin John, MD 20818
4.6(79)
Open 24 hours
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Outdoor
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Family friendly
Pet friendly
attractions: Cabin John Local Park, Turkey Run Trailhead, restaurants: Fish Taco - Cabin John, Wild Tomato, Sal's Italian Kitchen, Market On The Boulevard, Sushi N You, local businesses:
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Nearby attractions of C&O Canal Lock 8

Cabin John Local Park

Turkey Run Trailhead

Cabin John Local Park

Cabin John Local Park

4.5

(66)

Closed
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Turkey Run Trailhead

Turkey Run Trailhead

4.5

(18)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby restaurants of C&O Canal Lock 8

Fish Taco - Cabin John

Wild Tomato

Sal's Italian Kitchen

Market On The Boulevard

Sushi N You

Fish Taco - Cabin John

Fish Taco - Cabin John

4.6

(387)

$

Closed
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Wild Tomato

Wild Tomato

4.5

(172)

$$

Open until 9:00 PM
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Sal's Italian Kitchen

Sal's Italian Kitchen

4.6

(103)

$$

Open until 9:00 PM
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Market On The Boulevard

Market On The Boulevard

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Reviews of C&O Canal Lock 8

4.6
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5.0
8y

Lock 8 has a Lockhouse, and it faces the Potomac River. During the Winter, you can get a great view of the River from this Lockhouse. There is a trail that takes you to the river, where you can get an amazing view of the Potomac River, in front of you, to your right and left. This is definitely my favorite spot between Lock 8...

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5.0
4y

I absolutely love this area of the canal. It intersects with the capital crescent trail. You can stay on the canal or pop onto the trail. The crescent trail is a lot smoother. Park here at Lock 8 and bike/run/walk 8 miles to DC. Grab a light lunch and head back. Ok highly...

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4.0
6y

This place is better than Lock 10. Not much place for any activity other than enjoying nature and beautiful views of Potomac river. Free Car parking lot is there and there is a trail along the river but you will not have views of Potomac river. You...

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Tilly LoTilly Lo
Lock 8 has a Lockhouse, and it faces the Potomac River. During the Winter, you can get a great view of the River from this Lockhouse. There is a trail that takes you to the river, where you can get an amazing view of the Potomac River, in front of you, to your right and left. This is definitely my favorite spot between Lock 8 and Lock 11.
Paul BendaPaul Benda
Picture was taken 6/5/18 just South of lock 8. Little Falls river gauge was at just over 12' of flood stage. Only one other place further South had a little water on it, but if we ever get above 13', I think this portion of the trail will be completely underwater.
Tour De PACLANTICTour De PACLANTIC
I've just arrived to Lock 8 on my cross country bicycle tour, Tour De PACLANTIC, and the entire tow path is gorgeous ever since I hopped on it at the Georgetown Visitors Center and trail head. See the photo! Highly recommend a visit!
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Lock 8 has a Lockhouse, and it faces the Potomac River. During the Winter, you can get a great view of the River from this Lockhouse. There is a trail that takes you to the river, where you can get an amazing view of the Potomac River, in front of you, to your right and left. This is definitely my favorite spot between Lock 8 and Lock 11.
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Picture was taken 6/5/18 just South of lock 8. Little Falls river gauge was at just over 12' of flood stage. Only one other place further South had a little water on it, but if we ever get above 13', I think this portion of the trail will be completely underwater.
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I've just arrived to Lock 8 on my cross country bicycle tour, Tour De PACLANTIC, and the entire tow path is gorgeous ever since I hopped on it at the Georgetown Visitors Center and trail head. See the photo! Highly recommend a visit!
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