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1.7 mi

Distance

2h 30m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

About This Trail

Billy Goat Trail, Section A is a point-to-point trail in Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 1.7 miles long. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Potomac, Maryland, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Rock scrambling and climbingOver 400 rescues a yearCloses during river flooding

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Potomac, MD · about 1 mi away
County:
Montgomery County, MD
Jurisdiction:
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · National Park Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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  • Address:142 W. Potomac St. · Williamsport, MD · 21795
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Mather GorgePotomac RiverGreat Falls Tavern Visitor CenterC&O Canal towpath

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