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.
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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.
Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 126 h 31 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
If you are a local hiker or a visitor to Boulder who is healthy and active, comfortable on very rocky terrain, and looking for a challenging hike, Royal Arch is hard to beat.