Potomac River - Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp to Violettes Lock Canoe/Kayak Ramp
PaddleToday route plan. Put-in: Lock 25 Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp. Take-out: Lock 23 Violettes Lock Canoe/Kayak Ramp.
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Lock 25 Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp
C&O Canal Trust identifies the public Edwards Ferry ramp near canal mile 30.8 and describes the large ramp/parking area. Confirm current road, bridge, parking, and river landing.

Lock 25 Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp

Sycamore Landing Boat Ramp
C&O Canal Trust identifies the public Sycamore Landing ramp at canal mile 27.2 with a small nearby parking lot. Treat it as an intermediate bailout only after confirming current access and carry.

Lock 24 Rileys/Seneca Canoe/Kayak Ramp
C&O Canal Trust identifies the small-vessel Rileys/Seneca ramp at canal mile 22.8. Confirm the river or Seneca Creek entry, parking, carry, and current conditions before using it as a bailout.

Lock 23 Violettes Lock Canoe/Kayak Ramp
C&O Canal Trust and Maryland DNR identify Violettes as a small non-motorized launch with gravel parking. The diversion dam at the canal entrance is a hard boundary; land before the dam and do not continue downstream.

Lock 23 Violettes Lock Canoe/Kayak Ramp

Potomac River - Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp to Violettes Lock Canoe/Kayak Ramp