The Lander Lockhouse and lock 29 of the C&O Canal National Historic Park. The painted white brick house was built in 1836. The towpath on the right is popular for hiking, jogging and biking. It's at the 51 mile mark of the towpath which is 185 miles long from Cumberland MD to Washington D.C. Many bicyclist make this two to three day trip. Usually from the direction of Cumberland because it's predominantly downhill. #NPS #C&OCanalNationalHistoricPark #Lock29 #LandersLockhouse #Chesapeake&OhioCanalNationalHistoricPark #lockhouse

The Lander Lock House and lock 29 on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park built in 1836. It's located at the 50.89 mile mark of the C&O Canal. This was taken from the towpath. The lock houses are for rent for overnight stays from a NPS affiliate. #LandersLockHouse #NPS #Lock29 #MileMarker51 #canal #Kanalschleuse #écluse #C&OCanalNationalHistoricPark #C&OCanal