The Brief
- The man who died on the Billy Goat Trail last week has been identified as Todd Funkhouser, a beloved Loudoun County teacher.
- Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews responded after reports of an emergency along the popular hiking trail near Great Falls.
- Officials say the incident remains under investigation.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. – An incident on one of the D.C. region’s most popular hiking trails has left a community in mourning. The man who died earlier this week on the Billy Goat Trail near Great Falls has now been identified as a beloved Loudoun County Public Schools teacher known for inspiring his students and colleagues.
What we know:
Montgomery County Fire & Rescue responded to reports of an emergency along the rocky trail, where steep drops and swift-moving water draw thousands of hikers each season. Emergency crews found and pronounced the man dead at the scene. Officials said the hiker was located in a remote area on Billy Goat Trail.
The man has since been identified as Todd Funkhouser, according to U.S. Park Police. …