Paw Paw Tunnel open to through traffic after rock & boardwalk work

The C&O Canal towpath on both ends of the Paw Paw Tunnel is now open for use by bikers and hikers.

The far end of the tunnel has been closed since August 2021 while rock scaling work was being done, and the boardwalk connecting the tunnel opening to the towpath was rebuilt.

Tunnel Hill Trail, which was used as a detour for hikers and bikers during the construction period, will be closed for several weeks…