🥾 ActiveLong weekend · from Washington, DC
Rivers, Trails & Peaceful Forests
Escape into Pennsylvania's pristine wilderness where flowing rivers, ancient forests, and hidden trails reveal the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
Day 1 — Codorus State ParkDay 2 — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical ParkDay 3 — Elk Neck State Park
Day 1 — Codorus State Park
Day 1 — Codorus State Park
🚗 2 hr 27 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Washington, DC → Codorus State Park
1 hr 50 min8:00 AM → 9:50 AM
Codorus State Park
Rolling 3,490-acre park has Lake Marburg for fishing & boating plus hiking, hunting & camping.
9:50 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Codorus State Park → Upper Gunpowder
17 min12:00 PM → 12:17 PM
Upper Gunpowder
12:17 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Upper Gunpowder → The Avalon Ale House
20 min5:00 PM → 5:20 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:20 PM
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Find lodging near Codorus State Park
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 2 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Codorus State Park area.
Day 2 — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Day 2 — Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
🚗 2 hr 26 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Codorus State Park → Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
1 hr 37 min8:00 AM → 9:37 AM
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Park around the historic waterway, offering mule-drawn boat rides, natural areas & a visitor center.
9:37 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park → Greenbrier State Park
22 min12:00 PM → 12:22 PM
Greenbrier State Park
Hike to scenic mountain vistas, kayak on a tranquil reservoir, and camp among towering forests all within an hour's drive of DC.
12:22 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Greenbrier State Park → Spring Mills Diner
27 min5:00 PM → 5:27 PM
Spring Mills Diner
★ 4.5Experience authentic, no-frills comfort food and local character at a classic American diner that's been a roadside institution for generations.
5:27 PM📍 See location
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Find lodging near Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Book somewhere to sleep before Day 3 — search hotels or Airbnb in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park area.
Day 3 — Elk Neck State Park
Day 3 — Elk Neck State Park
🚗 5 hr 37 min driving📍 3 stops
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Morning
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park → Elk Neck State Park
2 hr 59 min8:00 AM → 10:59 AM
Elk Neck State Park
Bayside park has an 1833 lighthouse & recreation such as fishing & hiking, plus camping facilities.
10:59 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Elk Neck State Park → Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail
17 min12:00 PM → 12:17 PM
Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail
12:17 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Ben Cardin C&D Canal Trail → Beachside Bites
19 min5:00 PM → 5:19 PM
Beachside Bites
★ 55:19 PM📍 See location
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Beachside Bites → Washington, DC
2 hr 2 min6:19 PM → 8:21 PM
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