Billy Goat - C&O Loop (MD)

Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

9.6 miles (15.5 km) · 330 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Billy Goat - C&O Loop (MD) is a 9.6-mile loop route in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, gaining 302 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 40 feet lower than it starts. The terrain covers 3 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The route opens with mixed terrain and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	9.6 mi (15.5 km)
Elevation gain	330 ft (101 m)
Average gain	34 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Runnable	96% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	1.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	45%
Mild uphill	22%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	1%
Mild downhill	27%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	1%

Questions about Billy Goat - C&O Loop (MD)

How much elevation gain does Billy Goat - C&O Loop (MD) have?

Billy Goat - C&O Loop (MD) has 330 ft (101 m) of elevation gain over 9.6 miles (15.5 km). That averages 34 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Billy Goat - C&O Loop (MD)?

The difficulty score for Billy Goat - C&O Loop (MD) is 1.6 of 100. That is harder than 20.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 96% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.