The beach holds "mixed rocks," which means that the heat and pressure from the Earth have melted parts of some rocks and fused them with other rocks. The views with these unique rocks and the river are absolutely stunning.

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1. Great Falls Overlook via Billy Goat Trail Section A

9.70km

02:38

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70m

Hike the difficult 6.0-mile Billy Goat Trail Section A for rugged rock scrambling, river views, and a challenging adventure near Great Falls

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2. Billy Goat Trail Section A Loop

7.54km

02:12

90m

Hike the Billy Goat Trail Section A Loop, a 4.7-mile moderate route with rock scrambling, river views, and a 50-foot traverse.

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3. Billy Goat Trail Section A

4.55km

01:22

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Hike the difficult Billy Goat Trail Section A for challenging rock scrambling, rugged terrain, and stunning Potomac River views.

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Elevation 20 m

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Location: Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Great Falls Overlook

Lock 15 and View of the Potomac River

Start of the Great Falls Foot Trail

Matildaville Ruins

Aqueduct Dam on the Potomac River

Widewater

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls

Scott's Run Falls

Difficult Run Trail

View of the Potomac River Gorge from Billy Goat Trail

Lock 15 – great view near the Great Falls

Purplehorse Beach and Mixed Rock Formations

1. Great Falls Overlook via Billy Goat Trail Section A

2. Billy Goat Trail Section A Loop

3. Billy Goat Trail Section A

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