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OSM map layer · LineString
38.98, -77.24 · rel 18430910
38.98, -77.24 · rel 18430910
Billy Goat Trail Section A
3,2 km from start to finish through urban area.
Virginia · 38.98°N ·
77.24°W
3,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Urban Area
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
2× viewpoint
Mather Gorge
monument ·
184 m off route
1,2 km
39%
Mather Gorge marker
monument ·
189 m off route
1,2 km
39%
Overlook 2
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,2 km
100%
Overlook 1
viewpoint ·
on the route
3,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Billy Goat Trail Section A is 3.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Billy Goat Trail Section A takes approximately 48 min to complete.
No, Billy Goat Trail Section A is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Billy Goat Trail Section A starts near coordinates 38.9935, -77.2455.
Billy Goat Trail Section A is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.