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Little Falls Dam – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from American University

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Little Falls Dam – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from American University

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Little Falls Dam – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from American University

01:48

22.1km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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1.94 km

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Highlight • Monument

One of the locks (#6 of 75) on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. These should ensure the shipping traffic between Cumberland and Washington to transport coal.
The lock keeper's houses …

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2.52 km

Little Falls Dam

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The Little Falls Dam is a low dam built in the Potomac in 1959. It now separates the Upper Potomac River and Lower Potomac River, forming the Little Falls Reservoir. …

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3.68 km

Sycamore Island

Highlight • Natural

Just off the C & O Canal towpath there are two islands (Sycamore Island & Ruppert Island), they are owned by the Sycamore Island Club. This private club maintains the …

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6.13 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

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The Chesapeake and Ohio (C&O) Canal Trail is a 184.5 miles trail that runs alongside the C&O Canal. It is made of a mix of dirt and gravel. As it …

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6.98 km

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Lake

11.0 km

Billy Goat Trail Section C

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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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22.1 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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18.1 km

2.25 km

768 m

591 m

421 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

5.12 km

2.95 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

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Little Falls Dam – Billy Goat Trail Section C loop from American University

Lock 6, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal

Little Falls Dam

Sycamore Island

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail

Billy Goat Trail Section C

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