Billy Goat Trail

Billy Goat Trail is a hiking trail Potomac located in United States.

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Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park Potomac , MD 20854 United States

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hiking trails perfect weather rock scrambles scenic views fresh air picnics goat beer family outings river
Leandro Carter

Whether you're on the river or hiking the trails this is an awesome place to let your mind go just relax and sort things out one thing at a time. ????

Nitin Alabur

Trail B is a nice short trail . One small section where you have to walk up a steep rock, cut well enough that you dont need to crawl or climb.

Benjamin Rosenbaum

Yay so fun! $5 per vehicle fee. Get there early as parking lot and trail get busy late morning on weekends. Wish this place had a bottle refill station, :-(

Luis de Niz

Start your hike early to beat the crowds. My favorite trail is Section A, it's just so beautiful!

Alicia Dunn

If it's raining and you don't want to cancel your plans, Section B is a good alternative. It's mostly covered by trees .

Alex Valencia

Trail A is very strenuous, B is a bit easier and C is the easiest. If you commit to A, bring plenty of water and watch the markers, it's easy to go off the trail

Nathan Deisem

Trails are a great way to exercise and experience nature! Go on and get out there! ????

Zhian Liu

Pets aren't allowed on Trail A, but you can definitely bring your dog on Trails B and C!

Keith Soares

After the rock scrambles on the trail , refresh with a cool, sweet mug of ale at the tavern.

Erik Brok

You have to be able to climb a little bit and jump between boulders.

Maggie MacG

It’s challenging but worth it for the views .

????Christian Rosa

It WAS AMAZEBALLS BRING LOTS OF WATER AND GOOD SHOES! deff challenging in certain areas

Jorge Zepeda

Great place to go for a hike

Grace Deleon

Always great for a family outing

Frank Niepold

Great trail if your ready for a workout.

Erica L

Awesome views !

Universal Em

The best hiking trail in the area and the best hangover remedy I've ever come across.

Alicia Dunn

While on Section C, you can spot the Scotts Run waterfall across the Potomac! :)

Tim Miller

Very flat trails

Josh Witmer

A lot of fun and tougher than I thought

Ryan Brown

Perfect for hiking

Patrick Akkarach

watch your step or you could be eating dirt and rocks

Alicia Dunn

Rock scrambling within 30 minutes of DC!

Jennifer

The Canadian geese are not very friendly ... And will not move but hiss/attack if you try to pass them.

Bryce Ritter

Has the 60 foot jump on this side and the 80 is on the opposite side in Virginia

Ankur Rastogi

Trail A is not too difficult.

Mario ????

You'll get sweaty

Phillip

Just did Billy Goat B. Leg isn't healed enough for "A" Trail . Perfect Weather .

Gigging Bear

perfect weather !

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8.1
Historic and Protected Site
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center

Love this hike. No matter which part. We did the Georgetown end and the Great Falls area. Loved it. Super dog friendly! - Paige C

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Very special place. Plan to walk and deal with mud. - Jenn Forager

7.9
Canal Lock
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Easily my favorite part of Georgetown. I recommend walking as far as you can when you have time. - Byron Wilkes

7.7
Trail
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The towpath and berma Road And well taken care of and super maintained as well as awesome - Dave Lepkowski

8.2
Trail
Carderock Recreation Area

Great trail. Pretty easy for inexperienced hikers. You can do a 6 mile loop that is relatively flat. - Maggie MacG

9.4
Park
Great Falls Park

Billy Goat trail is a great hike if you are up for it. - Erik Brok

7.2
American
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Poached shrimp salad, Wonderful! - Tim Champney

7.5
Irish
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Crab cake and steak were delicious. After dinner we also enjoyed the good live music at the bar. Definitely nice experience. - Anton Rudnev