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Billy Goat Trail Section B

3.9 (12 Ratings)
A winding trail with a few small rock scrambles along the Potomac through the lower Mather Gorge.
1.4
mi
Distance
59
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLess CrowdedRiver/CreekWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.42mi
Distance
59ft
Elevation Gain
62ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
117ft
High Point
66ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is similar to Billy Goat Trail Section A, but less intense and with fewer stretches of rock scrambling. Consequently, the trail is less used than Section A and provides a quieter exploration of the environments of the lower Mather Gorge.

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