4.0 mi
Distance
682 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 30m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Billy Goat Trail Section A unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 53 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 54 ft |
| End | 4.0 mi | 53 ft |
Trail Details
- No dogs
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
- Hiking at C&O Canal
NPS C&O Canal National Historical Park
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Potomac, MD · in or next to town
- County:
- Montgomery County, MD
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Great Falls Overlook via Billy Goat Trail Section A
Berma Road
Billy Goat and Purplehorse Beach Loop
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