Why this is listed: no dogs. NPS C&O Canal NHP pets page: pets are not allowed on Billy Goat Trail Section A. Leashed pets (6 ft max) are fine on the towpath and elsewhere in the park.
Dogs not allowed
Official rule confirmed Checked Nov 10, 2026. Source
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