How difficult is Billy Goat Trail?

How difficult is Billy Goat Trail?

The Billy Goat Trail A is the most difficult, with near-vertical rock scrambling and precarious ledges. The other two sections are far easier, with some moderate scrambling on Billy Goat Trail B and a laid-back walk in the woods on Billy Goat Trail C.

Which is the easiest Billy Goat Trail?

Section C, a 1.7 mile loop that returns to the C&O Canal at Mile 10.9, is the easiest of the three sections, although there are still a few rock outcroppings to traverse. The trail offers outstanding views of the Potomac River, and a small waterfall.

Why is the Billy Goat Trail closed?

Billy Goat Trail B is currently CLOSED, due to trail damage. This 1.4 mile trail passes through a floodplain forest and along the river like the other Billy Goat sections.

Do you have to pay for Billy Goat Trail?

Directions: There are two ways to start the Billy Goat Section A Trail. The second option is to pay the $5 entrance fee for the C&O Canal National Historic Park and start off with the canal walk before turning right to get on the Billy Goat A Trail.

Do you have to pay to get into Billy Goat Trail?

All sections of the trail are free, although an entrance fee ($20 per car in 2021) is charged when entering and parking near the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center. No fee is charged when parking near Carderock.

Where is the C and O canal?

C&O Companion The 184.5 mile long Chesapeake & Ohio Canal is located along the north bank of the Potomac River, starting in Washington, DC and ending in Cumberland, MD. The canal was built between 1828 and 1850, and it operated sporadically between floods until 1924.

How long of a hike is Great Falls?

1.5 miles
Length: 1.5 miles, one-way, between the Great Falls visitor center and the Riverbend Park visitor center. Use: Hiking only.

How long does it take to bike the C and O canal?

Most can do the entire C&O Canal towpath from D.C. to Cumberland in around five days, an appropriate pace even for kids. From Cumberland, ambitious bikers can keep going to Pittsburgh on the Great Allegheny Passage, for a full 300 miles of bikepacking.

Where is the Billy Goat Trail in Great Falls?

Hiking trails of Great Falls, MD More than half a dozen trails and paths surround the Billy Goat Trail, including the towpath,The River Trail, Gold Mine Loop and Spurs, the Ford and Mine Trail. Visit our map webpage for more info. Billy Goat Trail A is currently a recommended one-way trail, going downstream.

How is the Billy Goat Trail Rated for difficulty?

We have the circuit rated as only a for difficulty, but be prepared to jump from rock to rock. The Billy Goat Trail is very busy on nice days anytime of the year, however if you get on the trail by 8:00 a.m. you can miss all the crowds. The entire Billy Goat Trail is made up of 3 separate sections A, B, & C, that start and finish on the C&O Canal.

What kind of shoes to wear on Billy Goat Trail?

Good, comfortable, broken-in, hiking shoes that grip well on rocks and hills; The majority of injuries—sprained ankles, tweaked knees, and falls—happen because people did not wear good shoes. Access all three of the sections from the towpath between Great Falls Tavern and Carderock (Anglers is between section A and B).

Which is the closest parking lot to Great Falls?

If you’re hiking Section C, Carderock recreational area is the closest parking lot. The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center provides a place (Wednesday through Sunday) to get more information about hikes and the history of the area.