Great Falls of the Potomac - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 10, 2015 · Many people consider the Great Falls of the Potomac to be the most spectacular natural landmark in the Washington D.C. area. Here, the Potomac River builds up speed and …
Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 28, 2024 · At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal …
Great Falls (Potomac River) - Wikipedia
Great Falls is a series of rapids and waterfalls on the Potomac River, 14 miles (23 km) upstream from Washington, D.C., on the border of Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, …
The Great Falls of the Potomac, Montgomery County - Maryland
The Great Falls of the Potomac River are located west of Washington, DC in Great Falls Park. This series of cascading falls has developed on the Potomac River in rocks formerly known as …
Geology - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Apr 10, 2015 · The Potomac River flows past jagged, rocky surfaces and high-walled cliffs on its journey into the softer rocks of the Coastal Plain. The most dramatic elevation change occurs …
Great Falls Park: Maryland and Virginia Visitor's Guide - TripSavvy
Apr 26, 2019 · Great Falls Park, an 800-acre park located along the Potomac River, is one of the most spectacular natural landmarks in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The natural …
Great Falls Park | The Nature Conservancy in Virginia
Aug 1, 2021 · At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge.
Great Falls Park | WHITEWATER PADDLING - National Park Planner
Jan 17, 2025 · Kayakers, canoeists, and whitewater rafters can access the Potomac River from within Great Falls Park only below the waterfalls. The access points are at Fisherman’s Eddy …
Beyond its beauty, what history does Great Falls hold? — Potomac ...
Jan 9, 2025 · Great Falls Park is an iconic symbol of the Potomac River and the most visited park in our region, drawing half a million visitors each year. When we think of the park, images of …
10 Best hikes and trails in Great Falls Park | AllTrails
At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a …