City of Brunswick
Brunswick’s history began as a trading post on the C&O Canal. In the 1880’s, the B&O Railroad purchased much of the land along the Canal to develop a railroad classification yard and suddenly Brunswick became a railroad “boom town”.
Brunswick incorporated in 1890 and the railroad has defined it since then. The City is mere moments off of the C&O Canal tow path and across the Potomac River from Lovettsville, VA. It is along Maryland’sScenic Byway Route 340 from Harper’s Ferry, WV to the west and minutes from historic Frederick, MD to the east.
In addition to a railroad viewing platform along the rail yard, Brunswick has a railroad museum with three levels of railroad memorabilia and an HO scale model that encompasses the entire top floor of the building. We are a designated Main Street Community and boast several quaint businesses, eateries, antique dealers and even a bicycle shop.
Far from only a commuter town, Brunswick is a destination with a vibrant and rich history – a “Big Town, Small City”. Visit our cache and receive our Pathtag.
Now about the cache-
Take a short walk on the Brunswick crossing Valley Trail.
This hiking trail will eventually cover more than 25 miles. The trail goes through acres of wooded conservation areas. If you're lucky, you might get to see many types of wildlife.
Parking is available for a couple of cars on Brunswick St. near West End Park.
BYOP, there's not enough room for one in the cache.