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Billy Goat Trail Section C

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.0 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. MD
  3. …Central Maryland
  4. …Potomac
  5. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park-Great Falls
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“A wooded trail along the bank of the Potomac River in the lower Mather Gorge. ”

Luke AT
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1.6

Miles

2.6

KM

Point to Point

117' 36 m

High

59' 18 m

Low

108' 33 m

Up

109' 33 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (1°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

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

Description

This trail is similar to Billy Goat Trail Section B. While the trail is less used than Billy Goat Trail Section A, it still provides a quieter exploration of the environments of the lower Mather Gorge.

At one point, the trail travels atop cliffs that are popular with climbers.

Contacts

Local Club: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

Dec 3, 2025: PATC Volunteer Awards 2025

Dec 3, 2025: President's Logbook

Dec 3, 2025: Stoner Cabin Open House and Dedication

Land Manager: NPS - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal

Shared By:

Luke AT with improvements by Jessica Fonseca
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  4.0 from 7 votes

#4

in Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park-Great Falls

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#4

in Chesapeake and Ohio Ca…

#141

in Maryland

#11,516

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Check out the Billy Goat Trail for great views of the Potomac.
Mar 23, 2017 near Cabin John, MD

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Aug 25, 2019
Private User
Jun 8, 2019
Robert B
Apr 26, 2019
J Weitzner
Good trail. Easy grade with some sections of scrambling. 4 bridges over some streams. Did it in a nice loop with the C & O canal which this connects t
Mar 23, 2019
Kristina Gilday
Mar 23, 2019
Lauren Bledsoe
Nov 3, 2018
Alicia Crain
Annual Billy Goat Dyke Hyke! A & B were closed due to flooding. Very easy stroll. 1.6mi
Aug 21, 2018
Jpietr03 P
Jul 2, 2018
LostDuck Hiker

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