Highlight • Viewpoint
Great Falls Overlook
Hiking
4.9
(45)
Road cycling
4.0
(4)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
Cycling
5.0
(1)
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Tips
October 17, 2022
Road cycling
The falls are surrounded by an 800-acre park of the same name – a lovely place to go exploring! 15 miles (24 km) of trails run through the park.
April 27, 2024
Road cycling
August 30, 2024
Hiking
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Great Falls Overlook
4.8
(40)
500
hikers
9.70km
02:38
50m
70m
The Great Falls Overlook via Billy Goat Trail Section A offers an exhilarating and challenging hiking experience, distinguished by its unique terrain and continuous views of the Potomac River. This…
5.0
(1)
37
hikers
11.0km
02:51
60m
60m
The Billy Goat Trail and C&O Canal Towpath Loop offers a unique blend of rugged adventure and serene riverside walking near Washington, D.C. You'll navigate challenging rock scrambles and boulder…
6
hikers
1.70km
00:26
0m
20m
The Great Falls Overlook Trail offers a truly memorable experience, showcasing the raw power of the Potomac River as it dramatically tumbles 76 feet. This short route leads you to…
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Elevation 30 m
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