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Two-thirds Goat hike, Billy Goat Trail, C&O Canal NHP
Activity: Hiking
Status: OPEN
 
5.5 miles hike along Potomac, good river views, cliffs, maybe rock climbers, returning by C&O Canal. We'll start/end at Carderock Picnic Area, and hike on Loops C (easy), passing the Carderock rock Climbing area, and B (moderate), with some rocky crags and rapids. We'll hike back on the C&O canal. Hikers with limited time/energy can bail out at the end of Loop C for a 3-mile hike.
 
Related Website(s):
http://midatlantichikes.com/billygoatc-b.htm
 
Date(s): December 13, 2009 (Sun)
Location: Maryland, Capital Area (DC),  MD MD
Trip Difficulty: Beginner
Sponsoring Chapter: Washington DC
Leader: Paul Fofonoff
410-867-7971 (best time to call: evenings)
Registration is required for this trip. See contact above.


ABBREVIATIONS
Approx. Approximately Pkg. Parking
CL Co-Leader Prereq. Prerequisite
CPL Carpool R Registrar
Comm. Committee Rec. Recommended
FW Flatwater Reg. Register
Incl. Included/Includes/Including/Inclusive   Req. Required/ Requirement
Info Information RT Round Trip
L Leader Rte. Route
Ltd. Limited SASE Self-addressed Stamped Envelope
M Member SF State Forest
Mi Miles SP State Park
NCA No Calls After Tr. Trail
NM Nonmember WW Whitewater
Conservation program Great for first timers in activity area
New members especially welcome