Great Falls Overlook Billy Goat Trail and Chesapeak and Ohio Canal Trail Loop trails
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Great Falls Overlook, Billy Goat Trail, and Chesapeak and Ohio Canal Trail Loop
United States > Maryland > Montgomery County
The Great Falls Overlook, Billy Goat Trail, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail Loop offers hikers a dynamic experience featuring the powerful cascades of Great Falls, the rugged terrain of the Billy Goat Trail with its rock scrambles along Mather Gorge, and the tranquil, historic path of the C&O Canal…
Distance: 4.5 mi • Elevation gain: 282 ft • Maximum elevation: 184 ft
Great Falls Overlook and Bear Isand Loop via Billy Goat Trail and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail
United States > Maryland > Montgomery County > Potomac
This loop hike offers a diverse experience, combining the rugged adventure of the Billy Goat Trail with the peaceful ambiance of the C&O Canal Trail. The Billy Goat Trail (Section A) is particularly notable for its rock scrambles and dramatic views of the Potomac River and Mather Gorge, providing a thrilling,…
Distance: 5.0 mi • Elevation gain: 299 ft • Maximum elevation: 194 ft