Proceed cautiously on this 6.9-mile out-and-back trail near Sheffield, Canterbury. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
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The Billy Goat Trail, one of the busiest and most difficult trails in the D.C. area, contains three different sections that total eight miles. Billy Goat Trail Section A is the most popular and most difficult section.
The walk to Ruined Castle should take about 2.5 to 3.5 hours in total (not including the time you spend enjoying the views from the top). It involves two steep climbs and a whole lot of easy walking in-between.
The area, known as Castle Hill or Kura Tawhiti, is a Mecca for rockclimbers and skiers, but long before Europeans and their sheep appeared, Maori appreciated that the place had a special magic—one that not even the snows of winter could shroud.
Section C, a 1.7 mile loop that returns to the C&O Canal at Mile 10.9, is the easiest of the three sections, although there are still a few rock outcroppings to traverse. The trail offers outstanding views of the Potomac River, and a small waterfall. It's beautiful for both spring wildflowers and fall colors.