Great Falls Park - Mclean, Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 38° 59.428 W 077° 15.055
18S E 305053 N 4318127
Views of the Great Falls and remnants of the Patowmack Canal
Waymark Code: WMMW3P
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 11/12/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
Views: 12

"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 glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital."

There are several hiking trails and overlooks.
State/States the Park is located...: Virginia

Park Designation: Park (inc. National)

Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: From: 10:00 AM To: 4:00 PM

Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]

Are pictures included?: yes

Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: Not listed

SECONDARY website.: Not listed

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