Near Billy Goat Trail Section C
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Billy Goat Trail Section C

4.0 (7 Ratings)
A wooded trail along the bank of the Potomac River in the lower Mather Gorge.
1.6
mi
Distance
90
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLess CrowdedRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife

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Flatter
Steeper
1.55mi
Distance
90ft
Elevation Gain
91ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
118ft
High Point
60ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is similar to Billy Goat Trail Section B. While the trail is less used than Billy Goat Trail Section A, it still provides a quieter exploration of the environments of the lower Mather Gorge. At one point, the trail travels atop cliffs that are popular with climbers.

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