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Great Falls Overlook

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Great Falls Overlook

Recommended by 22 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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    1. Great Falls Overlook – Great Falls Overlook Trail loop from Charred Oak Estates

    6.73km

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    Expert hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    August 30, 2024

    Just off the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Trail is a short, approximately quarter-mile footpath across bridges and the floodplain to Olmsted Island and the Great Falls Overlook. From here you get a breathtaking view of the Potomac River as it roars through Mather Gorge.

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      Elevation 40 m

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      Location: Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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