Great Falls Overlook via Billy Goat Trail Section A

Name: Great Falls Overlook via Billy Goat Trail Section A
Start: 2026-03-28T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-28T13:25:00-04:00
Location: Billy Goat Trail Section A

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Sat, Mar 28, 2026

9 AM – 1:25 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Billy Goat Trail Section A

38.98251834231867,-77.22449898765943

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📏 Distance, Time, & Difficulty
Distance: ~4.7 – 5.0 miles loop (Billy Goat + Canal Towpath + overlook spur)
Estimated time: ~2.5 – 3.5 hours (varies with pace & scrambles)
Elevation gain: ~150 – 200 ft (mostly flat but rocky)
Hard (rock scrambling on Billy Goat sections with rugged, uneven terrain + flat towpath sections)

⚠️ Trail Tips
Rock scrambling and boulders on the Billy Goat section. proper hiking shoes ESSENTIAL!!!
Bring snacks and water!!
Don't overpack, very scrambly parts of the route.

[Link to Alltrails Map!](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maryland/billy-goat-loop-and-great-falls-overlook)

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