The dam marks where the Riverbend Park ends and Great Falls Park starts. It gives a great view over how wide the Potomac is just before the water drops down over the Great Falls waterfalls a little further down the river. Note the no boat launching, swimming, etc., is allowed at this point on the river due to the dangers of the waterfall. Not that this stops some of the skilled kayakers which see the waterfalls as one big playground.

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July 2, 2024

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Aqueduct Dam Riverbend Park is where Riverbend Park ends and Great Falls Park starts. There is a great view of the Potomac River here. Swimming and boat launching are forbidden as they can be dangerous with the upcoming falls.

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2. Great Falls Overlook 1 – Great Falls Overlook 2 loop from Rockville DPW Water Treatment Facility

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3. Great Falls Overlook 2 – Great Falls Overlook 1 loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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Location: Great Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

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Aqueduct Dam on the Potomac River

1. Great Falls Overlook 2 via the Patomac Heritage Trail — Great Falls

2. Great Falls Overlook 1 – Great Falls Overlook 2 loop from Rockville DPW Water Treatment Facility

3. Great Falls Overlook 2 – Great Falls Overlook 1 loop from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park

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