When is Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance open?
Every day, 7 AM–7 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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TrailPotomac Ridge
Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance
- 4.9488 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Rocky Potomac River trail with steep scrambling over boulders, one of the most challenging hikes near Washington; the trail loop is about 4.7 miles with the towpath return.
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Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance in short
When is the best time to visit Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance good for kids?
Sometimes: Section A involves steep rock scrambling; suitable only for older, sure-footed children with a parent.
How much does Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance?
About 3 hours.
Where is Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance?
11710 Macarthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854.
Is Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 5:15 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 7 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
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- Feels
- 51°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 6am
52° - 7am
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The next five days
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Hours
Closed now- monday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- sunday
- 7 AM–7 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance
- 2 Great Falls Overlook Trailhead · 7 min
- 3 C&O Canal Lock 15 · 8 min
- 4 Overlook 3 · 11 min
- 5 Olmsted Island Overlook · 11 min
Good to know
- Kids: Section A involves steep rock scrambling; suitable only for older, sure-footed children with a parent
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 3 h
- Hard hike · 7.5 km · 120 m up
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 488 reviews
Known for
- Rock scrambling
- Potomac River views
- Canal towpath return
What people say
- People like:
- Scrambling, scenery and canal views
- Worth knowing:
- Challenging, rocky terrain; can be tough for beginners
Around Potomac Ridge
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Great Falls Overlook TrailheadTrail · 7 min walk
C&O Canal Lock 15Landmark · 8 min walk
Overlook 3Viewpoint · 11 min walk
Olmsted Island OverlookViewpoint · 11 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time