Where Does the Billy Goat Trail Start?

Beginning July 3, 2020, Billy Goat Trail-A will be recommended ONE-WAY going downstream: Start at the upstream entrance near Great Falls and end downstream near Anglers. One-way travel reduces the number of encounters with other visitors.

How do I get to Billy Goat Trail?

To reach the Billy Goat Trail requires a short jaunt on the Cumberland and Ohio (C&O) Canal Towpath Trail, best accessed from either the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center or the slightly less-crowded Anglers Trailhead (15-20 miles northeast of Washington, DC). Both are likely to be packed on a warm Saturday or Sunday.

Which section of the Billy Goat Trail is the best?

The Billy Goat is divided into three trails: A, B, and C. The sections don't connect but are all off the C&O Canal towpath. The northernmost, section A, is the most popular and strenuous—and has the best views.