will be on November 15 beginning at 11:00 a.m. The hike will go from the Big Slackwater boat ramp parking lot to Dam 4 cave and return.

We will meet at the Big Slackwater Parking Lot at mile 85.40 along the C&O Canal National

Historical Park. We will walk down to mile 83.30 to the Dam 4 Cave. Along the way, we will pass Dam 4 and the winch house. Total round trip will be 4.2 miles and should take up to three hours to complete. Pack a lunch and water. Please dress for the weather. Big Slackwater Boat Ramp parking lot directions: From Hagerstown tale I-70 Exit 28, MD-632 South to Downsville Pike. Continue about 5.0 miles to intersection of MD-63. Cross MD-63 and Downsville Pike becomes Dam No. 4 Rd. Continue approximately 4.4 miles to Dam 4 parking area (Do not stop here). Continue and follow the access road 1.0 mile to a large parking area. You arrived!

For more information contact Jon Wolz, 240-888-5367

To sign up for a hike Contact Jon Wolz at [email protected]