An early start to beat the heat. The bridge crosses the Potomac and we enter Maryland.

Although flat, the 3 miles along the C&O canal path is kind of boring and terribly hot if done during the heat of the day…. A pretty view at sunrise at least.

This is the great looking Garvey shelter I stopped at for a quick snack break.

Mid morning was perfect timing for some trail Magic from Diane who lives nearby…fresh strawberries hit the spot! She has a son who lives in Denver and she has a 2nd home in Breck…small world!

The original Washington Monument

Views to the Valley floor.

Crossed over I-70 today…

23 hours and three turns by car I could be home with Andrea and Buddy !

The sunset from my dinner spot at Annapolis Rocks (camped 100 yds away in the woods)

Tomorrow…Pennsylvania!