Billy Goat B and C: a 6-Mile Moderate Hike

Billy Goat B and C: a 6-Mile Moderate Hike

If you’re looking for a great day out at Great Falls (Maryland side), this is a good spot. While Billy Goat Trail A gets all the "fame" for its rock scrambling, Section B and Section C offer a much more serene experience through the Potomac River woods. Billy Goat B has wooded paths interspersed with some small rock hops, rock scrambling, and uneven ground. It is quiet and forested and offers great views of the river. Section C is relaxed. It is mostly flat and sandy. It winds through a lush canopy of trees and follows the shoreline closely. There is one stream crossing. Combined, they offer a great hike, especially now, when spring flowers are starting to bloom.

The hike will begin at parking lot 4 of the Carderock Parking Lot; the most northern lot. We will take our time on this hike to enjoy the river views and spring flowers. Bring a snack to enjoy along the way.

If the restrooms are closed portable toilets are available at the trailhead.

Well-trained dogs are permitted on the Billy Goat trails B and C but must be on a leash at all times.

Bring a lunch or snack that we will have along the way.

The hike will end around 1:15.

Time to Meet:
Please meet at 9:15 for introductions and sign in. We will start hiking promptly at 9:30

Contact Information:
Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike Leaders are Tim (202-744-0289) Christa (410-610-6254). Call or text as needed.

Directions to Trailhead:
It is best to use the GPS coordinates. They will take you directly to the parking lot.

The GPS Coordinates are 38.97637, -77.20534
While there is no street address, you can search for “North Parking, for Carderock Cliffs.” It will take you to the parking lot.

Details
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 6 miles
Elevation Gain: Approximately 233 feet
Pace: 2.0 to 2.5 miles per hour
Facilities: There is a portable toilet near the trailhead
Fees: no fees

Cancellation:
In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, it may be cancelled up to the evening before the hike. Hikers will be notified through comments on this posting.

Weather:
The weather for this location can be found here.

Notes:
-Please note, you must sign up at by 9:00 PM the day before the hike.
-Please do not show up unregistered.
-Please keep this a fragrance free event.
-To find out more about PATC, click here.
-Consider becoming a member of PATC. To join, click here.