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Great Falls Overlook

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Great Falls Overlook

Recommended by 40 hikers out of 41

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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    1. Great Falls Overlook โ€“ Great Falls Overlook loop from Charred Oak Estates

    6.73km

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

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. 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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    September 13, 2024

    The Great Falls Overlook Trail offers awesome views of the Potomac River as it roars through Mather Gorge. Accessible via the C&O Canal path, the best parking is at the Great Falls Tavern, with a large lot nearby. From Olmsted Island, there is a quarter-mile walk across bridges and boardwalks that takes hikers to the overlook. The trail, which crosses the riverโ€™s floodplain, is handicapped accessible, though dogs are not permitted. For fewer crowds, it's best to visit early in the morning, around 8 a.m.

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      Location: Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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