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Great Falls – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from Cabin John

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Great Falls – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from Cabin John

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Great Falls – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from Cabin John

00:55

8.78km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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254 m

Lockhouse 10

Highlight • Historical Site

Lockhouse 10 was constructed in 1830 and housed the lockkeepers until the C&O Canal stopped being used. Now, it is available for overnight stays.

More information can be found here: canaltrust.org/pyv/lockhouse-10

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589 m

The Lock-Keepers

Highlight • Historical Site

Tucked along the C&O Canal, the Lock-Keepers site offers a quiet glimpse into 19th-century canal life—where history, water, and woodland meet just moments from Bethesda.

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4.58 km

Great Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Enjoy easy access to the Great Falls, a popular destination for photographers, hikers, and expert kayakers. Though not exceptionally tall, the falls surge with force as the Potomac River carves through ancient, metamorphic rock.

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5.25 km

Billy Goat Trail Section C

Highlight • Trail

Section C of the Billy Goat Trail is located in Potomac, Maryland, and is a popular hiking route known for its scenic river views and relatively easier terrain. Stretching 1.6 …

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8.25 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

8.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.04 km

397 m

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.04 km

480 m

242 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 22 July

32°C

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38 %

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Great Falls – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from Cabin John

Lockhouse 10

The Lock-Keepers

Great Falls

Billy Goat Trail Section C

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