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  1. www.nps.gov › grfa › indexGreat Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Jul 28, 2024 · A Destination for Recreation. 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.

  2. www.nps.gov › grfa › planyourvisitHiking - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Jan 26, 2017 · Great Falls Park has fifteen miles of hiking trails, some of which are multi-use for biking and horseback riding. Below are descriptions of the trails. If you would like assistance in planning a hike, contact us or stop by the visitor center desk.

  3. www.nps.gov › grfa › planyourvisitPlan Your Visit - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Sep 1, 2024 · Enjoy your visit at Great Falls Park! Explore one of the nation's first canals, see the Great Falls of the Potomac, or enjoy a hike along Mather Gorge's dramatic clifftops. You can do all of these things and more at Great Falls Park.

  4. www.nps.gov › grfa › planyourvisitFees & Passes - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Apr 25, 2024 · Entrance fees and Great Falls Park Annual passes may be purchased online through Recreation.gov. These are digital passes. You will receive a QR code that you will need to present when you arrive at the park.

  5. www.nps.gov › grfa › planyourvisitViewing the Falls - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Apr 12, 2021 · Viewing the Falls. Three overlooks give different views of the Great Falls. All are within a five to ten minute walk from the Visitor Center. Access to the Falls is by walking only. Overlooks 2 and 3 are handicap and stroller accessible. For your safety, do not climb or go beyond the fences.

  6. www.nps.gov › grfa › learnGreat Falls - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Mar 28, 2022 · Great Falls Park. c/o Turkey Run Park. George Washington Memorial Parkway. McLean, VA 22101.

  7. www.nps.gov › grfa › planyourvisitBasic Information - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Jan 10, 2020 · Explore one of the nation's first canals, see the Great Falls of the Potomac, enjoy a hike along Mather Gorge's dramatic clifftops, and explore the museum exhibits and park film in the visitor center.

  8. home.nps.gov › choh › planyourvisitRanger Programs - Great Falls Tavern - NPS

    Oct 4, 2024 · The Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center is open year-round, Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The visitor center includes a Discovery Space that features hands-on activities that rotate every month, and an exhibit room that features information about mules and the C&O Canal.

  9. home.nps.gov › grfa › planyourvisitThings To Know Before You Come - Great Falls Park (U.S. National...

    Things To Know Before You Come. The Visitor Center and courtyard below Visitor Center building. Great Falls Park is a unique destination in the Washington D.C. area. Here, you will find information to help you plan your visit to the park.

  10. www.nps.gov › parkhistory › online_booksUSGS: The River and The Rocks (The Origin of the Rocks) - U.S....

    Mar 1, 2005 · A brief search around the Great Falls area reveals five distinct kinds of rock: mica schist, metagraywacke, amphibolite, granite, and lamprophyre (see table below). The mica schists, metagraywackes, and amphibolites are rocks that have been deeply buried within the earth's crust and transformed (metamorphosed) by heat and pressure to their ...