2015 Billy Goat Trail Hike and Barbeque

 We will meet on Saturday, June 6 at the parking lot across from the Old Anglers Inn on MacArthur Boulevard (see map) at 10am where Bernie Unti will guide you through the hike. If the lot is full, street parking is available. The BBQ will be ready at 1pm at Carderock picnic area.

We will hike a short piece of the towpath and then pick up the Billy Goat trail, which is about two miles along the river and in stretches offers excellent views, especially in the Mather gorge area. For those who have never hiked the trail, this will be an adventure as you get the sense that we are miles away from the city in the wilderness. Although it starts out flat we will encounter some rugged terrain which requires a bit of rock climbing, therefore, good hiking shoes are recommended. For those seeking a less adventurous activity, you can hike parallel to the towpath and meet the group at the point where we come back out to the towpath, then hike back to the starting point as a group. Total length of the hike is a little less than five miles. Please bring your own water/drinks to the hike and protection against sun, poison ivy etc. if you have allergic reaction. Once we are all back we will drive to the picnic area at Carderock (see map). There will be plenty of food and drinks available at the picnic. Hike will take place rain or shine.

Registration deadline is Thursday, June 4th. 

$10 fee includes sausages, salads and drinks. Beer and wine will be available for an extra charge.