Billy Goat "A" Trail

Billy Goat "A" Trail The Billy Goat Trail is a hike of strenuous scramble, yet beautiful views of nature. Visit with natures occupants such as deer, beaver, foxes, and heron

Earlier Today (06/11/23) ... It's Massive!
06/12/2023

Earlier Today (06/11/23) ... It's Massive!

This fellow was a bit busy Sunday evening.The cactus have lost their flowers. By the 4th all their blooms are usually go...
07/03/2018

This fellow was a bit busy Sunday evening.
The cactus have lost their flowers. By the 4th all their blooms are usually gone. Then, my favorite spot to sit... !

Trail was closed this evening. Ox Bow was flooded anout 2 ft over. Purple Horse Beach is completely flooded. The Traver...
06/15/2018

Trail was closed this evening. Ox Bow was flooded anout 2 ft over. Purple Horse Beach is completely flooded. The Traverse defends directly into a still high river. Tomorrow, Friday the "A" Trail will most assuredly be closed.
Saturday is still up in the air... but I wouldn't hold my breath.

This was yesterday afternoon. The Trail has been closed a good bit lately.Water levels show evidence of a 4 year high.So...
06/10/2018

This was yesterday afternoon. The Trail has been closed a good bit lately.
Water levels show evidence of a 4 year high.
Some large logs that had been up in rocks for 4 years are now gone.
There's also evidence that the Park Service is trying some restoration.
But like anything else, the only constant is change.

So today's trip was "Billy Goat A Trail and a Copperhead-half with a Burma Road kicker.
05/04/2018

So today's trip was "Billy Goat A Trail and a Copperhead-half with a Burma Road kicker.

Just finished... couple of new friends
04/27/2018

Just finished... couple of new friends

Just finished first leg of the "A" Trail. Gonna turn around and do a "Copperhead Half"
03/26/2018

Just finished first leg of the "A" Trail. Gonna turn around and do a "Copperhead Half"

Typical day on the Billy Goat A Trail
03/22/2018

Typical day on the Billy Goat A Trail

Just some recent shots from the beloved Billy Goat A Trail.
11/24/2017

Just some recent shots from the beloved Billy Goat A Trail.

: This cliff is about 13m above the river. Some jump here (illegally). Jjst be sure to miss the rocks below. Those who...
08/28/2017

: This cliff is about 13m above the river. Some jump here (illegally). Jjst be sure to miss the rocks below. Those who survive incur a $750 fine. But this is best view out here!

A few more newbies from June
07/01/2017

A few more newbies from June

A few scenes, a few new friends
06/30/2017

A few scenes, a few new friends

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Potomac, MD
20854

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