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Great Falls of the Potomac River

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Great Falls of the Potomac River

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Great Falls of the Potomac River

Recommended by 15 hikers out of 16

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

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Best Hikes to Great Falls of the Potomac River

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1. Upper Potomac River Trail loop — Great Falls Park

8.64km

02:19

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

5.75km

01:27

10m

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

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3. Great Falls Overlook 1 – Great Falls Overlook 2 loop from Great Falls

3.85km

01:00

20m

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

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Alex

September 9, 2024

Great Falls Park is a national park that spans 800 acres along the Potomac River. The park features 15 miles of hiking trails, some of which are open to biking and horseback riding. It shares this beautiful location with the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park across the river in Maryland. Here, on the Virginia side, the River Trail offers a similarly beautiful trek along the Potomac in Mather Gorge. An annual pass for Great Falls Park is also valid at the C&O Canal Park.

Marika Abbà

September 1, 2022

Potomac Great Falls Park Virginia is a truly sensational place: it leaves everyone breathless with the beauty of its waterfalls!

Rene

August 13, 2018

Website National Parks USA for Great Falls Potomac River
nps.gov/grfa/index.htm

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

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Great Falls of the Potomac River

1. Upper Potomac River Trail loop — Great Falls Park

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

3. Great Falls Overlook 1 – Great Falls Overlook 2 loop from Great Falls

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