Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Great Falls Park

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2.49 km

View over the Mather Gorge

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Great spot to see the full length of the Mather Gorge.

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4.15 km

Great Falls Park

Nature Reserve

5.29 km

Great Falls Overlook 1

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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 …

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5.60 km

High Water Marks

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Madness when you see the surroundings, as a small person stands in front of it and imagines the masses of water. Absolute force of nature.

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8.42 km

Difficult Run Trail

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The Difficult Run Trail follows the stream from Georgetown Pike to the Potomac River. The trail, which is narrow and rocky in some sections, can be hazardous due to a …

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9.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

4.00 km

Surfaces

5.21 km

3.63 km

570 m

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