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Great Falls Park

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🌊"You don't need to journey far from the DC area to go chasing waterfalls" (Washingtonian)

🧗Bring gear for the rock climbing areas

🥾Wear sturdy shoes, trails get rocky and narrow

Watch the Potomac River plunge through Mather Gorge at this dramatic waterfall park just minutes from DC. Three accessible overlooks deliver instant wow moments, while 15 miles of trails, including the cliff-hugging River Trail, reward those who want to wander deeper.

family-friendly

scenic overlooks

hiking trails

rock climbing

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Great Falls Park

9200 Old Dominion Dr, McLean, VA 22102, USA

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