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Billy Goat A Trail Entrance loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Billy Goat A Trail Entrance loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Billy Goat A Trail Entrance loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

00:34

4.98km

30m

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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2.40 km

Billy Goat A Trail Entrance

Highlight • Trail

The first section of the Billy Goat Trail Section A is fairly easy going, however the second part involves a fair amount of scrambling. Good footwear is recommended.

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2.44 km

Great Falls Park on the C&O Trail

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Located at mile 14.3 on the C&O Canal Towpath in Potomac, Maryland, Great Falls Park is a must-visit highlight for hikers, cyclists, and history buffs alike. A short boardwalk leads …

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2.84 km

Lock 15 and View of the Potomac River

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Lock 15 marks the beginning of the "Six Locks" series, which raises the canal 50 feet past Great Falls. Built from red sandstone boulders transported from Seneca, these locks differ …

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2.87 km

Lock 15 – great view near the Great Falls

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Not too bumpy or overcrowded, but do expect to find people and cyclists on the path!

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3.04 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath

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Extending for 184.5 miles along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, this trail was initially constructed for mules to tow boats along the waterway. However, it has since transformed into a remarkable hiking trail, offering picturesque views along its entire length.

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4.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

2.27 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.66 km

1.68 km

619 m

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Billy Goat A Trail Entrance loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Billy Goat A Trail Entrance

Great Falls Park on the C&O Trail

Lock 15 and View of the Potomac River

Lock 15 – great view near the Great Falls

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