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1. Sustainability on Campus

   1. Green Hiking/Walking Paths

      1. C & O Canal Towpath

         This national park is a 184.5 mile dirt and stone path runs along the C & O Canal. Here, visitors can walk, run, hike, bike, rock climb, paddle, or camp from Georgetown all the way to Cumberland, Maryland. Not only is the path a great place for recreation, but there are many historic sites along the path including a 19th century stone cutting mill at mile marker 22.8. It is also home to over 200 rare and threatened species of plants.

         Hours: Dusk to Dawn

         Directions (These directions are to the closest access point to Georgetown University, but the trailhead is further east near M St NW and Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW): 1. Exit Georgetown's main campus using the Prospect St entrance 2. Head east along Prospect St 3. Turn right onto 34th St NW 4. Continue straight towards the river and you will reach the path

         Fun Fact: This path was originally built for the canal mules to walk beside the canal as they “towed” the canal boats through the waterway, hence the name "towpath".