How long is Billy Goat Trail (Potomac)?

4.7 miles, loop, with about 500 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 49 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Billy Goat Trail (Potomac)?

It's rated Hard. a cliff-scramble along the Potomac gorge

Where is Billy Goat Trail (Potomac)?

Billy Goat Trail (Potomac) is in Maryland. a cliff-scramble along the Potomac gorge

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Billy Goat Trail (Potomac)

Maryland

Distance4.7 mi

Est. time~1 hr 49 min

Elevation gain↗ 500 ft

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Billy Goat Trail (Potomac) is a hard 4.7-mile loop hike in Maryland with about 500 ft of elevation gain. a cliff-scramble along the Potomac gorge.

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