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Billy Goat Trail Section B

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.9 (12)
  1. Areas
  2. MD
  3. …Central Maryland
  4. …Potomac
  5. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park-Great Falls
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“A winding trail with a few small rock scrambles along the Potomac through the lower Mather Gorge. ”

Luke AT
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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM

Point to Point

116' 36 m

High

68' 21 m

Low

84' 26 m

Up

87' 27 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

15%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail is similar to Billy Goat Trail Section A, but less intense and with fewer stretches of rock scrambling. Consequently, the trail is less used than Section A and provides a quieter exploration of the environments of the lower Mather Gorge.

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Local Club: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

Feb 24, 2026: Leading the Way: How to Become a PATC Hike Leader

Feb 24, 2026: President's Logbook

Feb 24, 2026: Benton MacKaye and Myron Avery: Two Visions Making One Trail

Land Manager: NPS - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

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  3.9 from 12 votes

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in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park-Great Falls

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in Chesapeake and Ohio Ca…

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Wildlife along the trail.
Oct 4, 2015 near Cabin John, MD

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Jul 13, 2020
Jill Emmell
3mi
Jun 14, 2020
Philip Spiess
Jun 22, 2019
William Smiley
May 19, 2019
Aaron B
Apr 27, 2019
J Weitzner
Rocks in the middle are at times very large with 10 ft scrambling on almost vertical rocks. Start at the east end for more gradual climbs. 1.6mi
Apr 20, 2019
E C
Mar 29, 2019
Lauren Bledsoe
Mar 13, 2019
Megan Barton

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