Billy Goat Trail Section A

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Maryland · montgomery County

Billy Goat Trail Section A

Iconic Potomac scramble with exposed rocks and river views.

Rating

Length

4.7 mi

Difficulty

7

County

montgomery

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Potomac Heritage Trail

Riverside corridor trail with rocky sections and overlooks.

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Billy Goat Trail Section B

Shorter rugged section along the Potomac near Great Falls.

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Great Falls Overlook Loop MD

Short scenic walk to major overlooks above Great Falls.

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About This Trail

Iconic Potomac scramble with exposed rocks and river views. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Maryland launch set with a mix of ridge, waterfall, river, and coastal hikes.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.9832703, -77.2346588

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Billy Goat Trail Section A in Montgomery County, Maryland. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Nearby Trails

Potomac Heritage Trail

Riverside corridor trail with rocky sections and overlooks.

Billy Goat Trail Section B

Shorter rugged section along the Potomac near Great Falls.

Great Falls Overlook Loop MD

Short scenic walk to major overlooks above Great Falls.

Great Falls Loop

Classic loop combining river overlooks and woodland sections.

Billy Goat Trail Section C

Popular moderate loop with river overlooks and rock gardens.

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