Event name
PCV Nature Walk on the Canal: Billy Goat Trail C
When
Thu 10 / 10 / 2024
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Where
Billy Goat Trail C
Carderock Exit off Clara Barton Parkway
Potomac
Carderock Exit off Clara Barton Parkway
Potomac
Who can attend
Open to all
Limited Capacity: 5 spots available
Price
FREE
PCV Nature Walk on the Canal: Billy Goat Trail C
We'll be led by naturalist Marney Bruce, on Billy Goat Trail C. (Don't let the name throw you, C is a much easier walk than Billy Goat A, and it will be lovely this time of year.)
Please note: Registration deadline is Wed., Oct. 9, 11 am. Marney will lead the walk rain or shine, but will cancel if there will be a dangerous storm.
This walk is open to all Potomac-area residents who'd like to know more about what PCV offers and to meet some of our members, but space is limited, and priority will be given to PCV members and volunteers.
Meeting place: We will meet in the last parking lot (heading upriver) at the Carderock Recreation Area off the Clara Barton Parkway, meeting at 10:30 am. Directions are below.
From the parking area, we will walk in to Billy Goat C over a natural surface (part boardwalk) trail.
Billy Goat C is a flat trail that winds along the Potomac with great views of the river and across to Virginia. We will see fall blooming wildflowers and might find some pawpaw fruit that is big and just about ripe. There are giant trees along the way. Birds and other wildlife on the river are definitely a possibility! It will be an out-and-back trip, retracing our footsteps back to the parking lot.
The trip may last 1 1/2 hours or more depending on interest and timing.
Good footwear is important - hiking boots or other shoes with good traction; hiking sticks / poles if you want them. Please be sure to bring water and any snacks you might like. This trail gets a breeze from the river, so biting insects shouldn’t be a problem. Bring along binoculars, if you have them. If you’re a photographer, feel free to bring along your camera.
Dress for the weather, of course.
Directions:
From the Beltway, take the exit for Great Falls/Carderock, putting you onto the Clara Barton Parkway heading west. Watch for the Naval Surface Lab and an exit for Carderock on your right. Exit off the parkway and turn left at the stop sign at the end of the exit ramp. Continue straight ahead, following signs for Carderock. When the road ends in a T-junction, turn right and go to the 3rd (last) parking lot where we will meet.
Members who need transportation should indicate that when they register. If you can offer transportation, please indicate that as well.