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Scrambling back from the Rocky Island towards the Billy Goat trail along the back channel water way from the Knob. At low water, this is very easy, but requires more care if the water is higher. Photo: Dave Rockwell.
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The Knob provides one of the most picturesque spots on the Potomac for watching the kayaks.
Scrambling up to the top of the Knob to set the top ropes. Photo: Dave Rockwell
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John Ely
Nov 15, 2013
“Scrambling back from the Rocky Island towards the Billy Goat trail along the back channel water way from the Knob. At low water, this is very easy, but requires more care if the water is higher. Photo: Dave Rockwell.”  

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The 'Knob' - a polished north face on the downstream most 'Rocky Island' directly across the back channel which divides these islands from the Maryland side of Great Falls Park, visible distinctly from the beginning or up-stream portion of Billy Goat trail A. Photo and captions: Dave Rockwell
The Knob provides one of the most picturesque spots on the Potomac for watching the kayaks.
Scrambling back from the Rocky Island towards the Billy Goat trail along the back channel water way from the Knob. At low water, this is very easy, but requires more care if the water is higher. Photo: Dave Rockwell.
Scrambling up to the top of the Knob to set the top ropes. Photo: Dave Rockwell
A photo of top ropes set on the Knob at relatively low water. Photo: Dave Rockwell
The location of the 'Knob' and the 'North Wall' on the 'Rocky Island' in relation to the beginning of the Billy Goat Trail.
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