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Billy Goat Trail, Section B

Near Overlook 1
Camp under a mile away

1.4 mi one way · 60 ft climb · 117 ft high point · Easy

In Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park · MD · National Park Service

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About this hike

Billy Goat Trail, Section B is an easy 1.4-mile path along the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park with overlooks.

Elevation

60 ft of gain and 60 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

0.6 mi from the trailhead
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
Campground · MD

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Overlook 1Nearby · 0.0 mi in
Overlook 2Nearby · 0.0 mi in

Nearby reading

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Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.4 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 60 ft
Descent: 60 ft
High point: 117 ft
Low point: 71 ft
Difficulty: Easy
Managed by: National Park Service
State: MD
Camps within 15 mi: 8
Trailhead: 38.9809° N · 77.2265° W

Get directions Open the map

0.7 mi from the trailhead

Marsden Tract Group Campground

Campground

1.6 mi from the trailhead

Carderock Recreation Area Pavilion

Campground · MD

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Inside Rock Creek Park
Camp 3 mi away

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Rock Creek Park · Camp 3 mi away

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Camp under a mile away

5.8 mi of trails · 743 ft climb · Very hard

Rock Creek Park · Camp under a mile away

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1,222 ft of climbing
Camp 4 mi away

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Inside Rock Creek Park
Camp 2 mi away

1.8 mi one way · 42 ft climb · Very hard

Rock Creek Park · Camp 2 mi away

Lovers Lane Trail

Summits Lees Hill
Inside Rock Creek Park
Camp 4 mi away

0.1 mi one way · 78 ft climb · Very hard

Rock Creek Park · Camp 4 mi away

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Good
AT&TLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Today84°61°Partly Sunny
Sat78°66°Partly Sunny
Sun82°66°Mostly Cloudy
Mon77°62°Chance Rain Showers
Tue68°57°Rain Showers Likely
Wed63°56°Rain Showers Likely
Thu68°56°Chance Rain Showers

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 8 mph N

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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