Enjoy easy access to the Great Falls, a popular destination for photographers, hikers, and expert kayakers. Though not exceptionally tall, the falls surge with force as the Potomac River carves through ancient, metamorphic rock.

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February 22, 2024

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Great scenery, hikes and access to the great falls.

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1. Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

49.5km

03:38

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Charred Oak Estates

46.9km

03:22

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Monocacy Aqueduct loop from Barnesville

129km

10:07

450m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 30 m

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Tuesday 10 March

29°C

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Location: Potomac, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

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Great Falls

1. Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls loop from Foggy Bottom–GWU

2. Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Charred Oak Estates

3. Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Monocacy Aqueduct loop from Barnesville

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