Great Falls Park is a small National Park Service site in Virginia, United States. Situated on 800 acres along the banks of the Potomac River in northern …
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Nov 3, 2024
It’s a beautiful place close to Washington DC,(30 minute scenic drive- no public transport available). Best time to visit is in the morning, the entry fee is 20$ per vehicle or 10$ per person which i… Full review by deepak123hr
Aug 28, 2024
Positives: The falls themselves are beautiful. Great rock formations to see. Plenty of wildlife. Nice trails through the woods. Negatives: Visitor center is closed, and seems like it has been cl… Full review by mathewa2020
Aug 20, 2024
This is a very pleasant park, with a remarkable view over a wide rapids/ falls. The scale is surprising! There are lovely walks along the trees. Full review by Craig B
How long do you need to visit the CO NHP at the Great Falls location with plans to do Billy Goat trail A and maybe C? Is Food still available? Are you able to see the Falls from the car?
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Hi Kirchner3, you can spend a good 3+ hours visiting the park on the Maryland side and doing a part of the Billy Goat Trail. I like to take snacks, do stops to enjoy the view, and so if …
Hi Kirchner3, you can spend a good 3+ hours visiting the park on the Maryland side and doing a part of the Billy Goat Trail. I like to take snacks, do stops to enjoy the view, and so if you are strictly "hiking" it you could do a good hike in less than 3 hours. It's a beautiful park so I would give myself at least 2 hours.
Why is it labeled as a National Park if it’s not actually an official National Park? I couldn’t find this information anywhere?
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It’s part of the National Park Service so, in that sense, it is a “national park” and NPS passes and discounts apply there. But the NPS refers to it online only as “Great Falls Park,” …
It’s part of the National Park Service so, in that sense, it is a “national park” and NPS passes and discounts apply there. But the NPS refers to it online only as “Great Falls Park,” probably because of its small size.
Hi, how long did it take you to do the 3 overlooks?
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The overlooks are fairly close to each other. I'd say in a stroll, a little over an hour or so. Well worth the time. I'm of the older generation, so a stroll is what I have. Enjoy.
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