Trailhead Hike: Billy Goat Trail/C&O Canal, MD

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Park Map / Trailhead Hike

$5 plus park fee or pass. Long hike: 11 mi., 900 ft. elevation gain. Moderate hike: 9 mi., 750 ft. elevation gain.

Explore a variety of trails in the Maryland side of Great Falls at the C&O NHP, including several lesser-known trails as well as Billy Goat Trail A, well-known for its challenging rock scramble along the Potomac. This hike provides many views of the majestic river and of the bluffs on the Virginia side. The network of trails leading away from the river bank displays many aspects of the area’s past history, including its brief excursion into gold-mining.

Meeting place: Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac, MD
Time: 9:30 AM

RESERVATIONS Capital Hiking Club is a non-profit group, and the public is invited on all trips. Reservations are accepted as late as Friday, but reserving before Wednesday night helps ensure your spot and prevent cancellation of the hike due to low sign-ups. RSVP through Meetup and pay through PayPal. Please be sure your RSVP gives your full name and phone number.

FIRST-TIME HIKERS If you're a first-time hiker with us, please notify the leaders in advance so they can make sure you have the info you need. Hikers must be able to keep at least a 2 mph pace.

LIABILITY By RSVP'ing for a CHC hike, you acknowledge and accept that hikers are responsible for their own safety and must assume risks and liability for all outings. CHC leaders, officers, and representatives shall not be liable for any injuries, loss or damage to persons or property, direct or consequential, arising out of any trips or club activities. Participants will be asked to sign a waiver the day of the hike.

CANCELLATION POLICY To cancel and receive a full refund less a $5 processing fee, you must change your RSVP to "No" on Meetup before 12PM the Thursday before the hike. If you change your RSVP after 12PM the Thursday before the hike, no refunds will be issued.

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From Capital Hiking Club