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Great Falls Overlook 1

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Great Falls Overlook 1

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Great Falls Overlook 1

Name: Great Falls Overlook 1
Rating: 2

Recommended by 33 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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

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1. Upper Potomac River Trail loop — Great Falls Park

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

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

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

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3. Great Falls Overlook 2 – Potomac Canal Ruins loop from Great Falls

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

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MonacoTrail

January 18, 2019

The "great falls" of the Potomac are only 25 meters high, but there is a lot of water flowing - impressive. The craggy rock formation of the falls consists of shale and very hard graywacke. Viewing platforms offer beautiful views and in the grounds of the state park you can still learn something about the history of the place. As early as 1800, a bypass canal was built to be part of a shipping route across the Appalachians.

Andreas

May 6, 2022

Really impressive nature. Access is $20 per car or $10 per pedestrian.

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Andreas

May 6, 2022

This vantage point is barrier-free. Great view of the falls.

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Wanderlust

June 14, 2024

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Elevation 40 m

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

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Great Falls Overlook 1

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