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  1. 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 beauty of Great Falls is unmatched with its series of steep, jagged rocks that flow through the narrow Mather Gorge.

  2. Great Falls Park is a small National Park Service (NPS) site in Virginia, United States. Situated on 800 acres (3.2 km 2) along the banks of the Potomac River in northern Fairfax County, the park is a disconnected but integral part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. [1]

  3. May 4, 2021 · Great Falls Park is the perfect spot if you are looking to get out into nature and check out a great waterfall near Washington DC. The main feature of the park, the Great Falls, consists of rapids and waterfalls along the Potomac River that fall into Mather Gorge.

  4. Jul 28, 2024 · Great Falls is just one place to visit along George Washington Memorial parkway. Discover historic homes, carousels, nature and more. Last updated: July 28, 2024.

  5. Just a short drive from D.C., this park features many great hiking trails, abundant wildlife, historical sites, and of course the waterfalls. The Potomac River narrows and squeezes through the Mather Gorge to create gorgeous falls. There are entrances on both the Virginia and Maryland sides.

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  6. Aug 20, 2023 · Great Falls Park is located in McLean, Virginia, just 30 miles from Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. This park is located along the Potomac River. It stretches over 800 acres of land and water. Great Falls Park Opening Hours and Seasons. Great Falls Park is open year-round, with the exception of December 25.

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  8. Feb 22, 2024 · Just 15 miles from D.C. lies Great Falls Park, which sits along the Potomac River in Northern Virginia giving Washingtonians a chance to hike, touch waterfalls, and see cliffs that range from up to 20 to 76 feet!