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
- Open now · till 7 pm
Trailhead for Billy Goat Trail Section A, a rocky Potomac River scramble of about 1.7 miles one way, looping back via the C&O Canal towpath.
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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: Rock scrambling; suited to older, sure-footed children with an adult.
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 · 7:45 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
- Open till 7 pm
- Outdoors
54°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 54°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 8am
55° - 9am59°
- 10am63°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Hours
Open now · till 7 pm- 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 Overlook 3 · 11 min
- 4 Overlook 1 · 12 min
- 5 Great Falls Park · 14 min
Good to know
- Kids: Rock scrambling; suited to older, sure-footed children with an adult
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 3 h
- Hard hike · 7.5 km
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 488 reviews
Known for
- Rock scrambling
- Potomac views
- Canal towpath loop
What people say
- People like:
- Challenging scrambling with great river and canal scenery
- Worth knowing:
- Rocky, strenuous terrain
Around Potomac Ridge
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am