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TrailThe Palisades
Billy Goat Trail Section C
- 4.8128 reviews
- Free
Easier, roughly 1.7-mile section of the Billy Goat Trail along the Potomac in C&O Canal NHP, with some rock scrambling.
Quick answers
Billy Goat Trail Section C in short
When is the best time to visit Billy Goat Trail Section C?
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 C indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
How much does Billy Goat Trail Section C cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Billy Goat Trail Section C?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Billy Goat Trail Section C?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Billy Goat Trail Section C?
Potomac, MD 20854.
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Is Billy Goat Trail Section C 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 · 11:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
59°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 51°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
60° - 1pm61°
- 2pm61°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Billy Goat Trail Section C
- 2 Carderock Recreation Area · 2 min
- 3 Scott's Run Falls · 8 min
- 4 Scott’s Run Nature Preserve · 17 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk · 3 km
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 128 reviews
Known for
- River views
- Rock scrambling
- Picnic spots
What people say
- People like:
- River views, relaxing, easy trail, picnic spots
- Worth knowing:
- Rocky footing; copperhead snakes
Around The Palisades
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time