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Maryland
Montgomery County
Potomac

Great Falls – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Routes
United States
Maryland
Montgomery County
Potomac

Great Falls – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Easy

4.6

(9510)

12,458

riders

Great Falls – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

01:35

20.3km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. 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: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

A

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Parking

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1

2.26 km

Great Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Enjoy easy access to the Great Falls, a popular destination for photographers, hikers, and expert kayakers. Though not exceptionally tall, the falls surge with force as the Potomac River carves through ancient, metamorphic rock.

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2

2.93 km

Billy Goat Trail Section C

Highlight • Trail

Section C of the Billy Goat Trail is located in Potomac, Maryland, and is a popular hiking route known for its scenic river views and relatively easier terrain. Stretching 1.6 …

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3

6.18 km

The Lock-Keepers

Highlight • Historical Site

Tucked along the C&O Canal, the Lock-Keepers site offers a quiet glimpse into 19th-century canal life—where history, water, and woodland meet just moments from Bethesda.

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4

10.2 km

Sycamore Island

Highlight • Natural

Just off the C & O Canal towpath there are two islands (Sycamore Island & Ruppert Island), they are owned by the Sycamore Island Club. This private club maintains the …

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13.5 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

B

20.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

3.08 km

558 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

2.57 km

2.10 km

918 m

154 m

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