5.4 mi
Distance
650 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 55m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Billy Goat Trail to Great Falls Observation Platform 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.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 49 ft |
| High point | 2.7 mi | 56 ft |
| End | 5.4 mi | 49 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
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.
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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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
0.8 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Potomac, MD
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Well reviewed Good Coverage
Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
3.5 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Potomac, MD
Camping by the Creek
7.7 mi awayPotomac, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Horsepen Branch
10.6 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
Horsepen Branch Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
11 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
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