Most trails are freshly groomed weekly, the average snowfall on the summit is over 200 inches annually. Explore the narrow mather gorge where the potomac river builds up speed and falls over a series of steep and jagged rocks. State park robert moses recreation trail niagara gorge rim trail 3 american falls gorge trail 4 great gorge railway trail united states legend 5 whirlpool rapids trail middle section undeveloped and closed to the public devils hole trail 7 artpark gorge trail rivers edge trail some trails are seasonal. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This is a map of the mapleton falls section of the sunshine coast hinterland great walk, indicating facilities, entrance roads, meeting and camping areas, and walking tracks. If you every get the chance to see it during a drought or low water period, it is especially interesting, as you can see rock. City map grid the mappingaddressing office maintains a parcel base map for the incorporated city of great falls and surrounding area. Hiking trails of great falls maryland national park service. The interesting tidbit about washington, dc and the surrounding area which includes virginia and maryland is that all three seemingly run together. Great falls park mclean all you need to know before.
This national park offers 24 km 15 mi of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as a designated picnic area where you can enjoy quiet time in nature. Great falls park south loop hiking trail, great falls, virginia. Great falls park, an 800acre park located along the potomac river, is one of the most spectacular natural landmarks in the washington dc metropolitan area. Lowresolution printable trail map free click here to download. The great falls park visitor center offers trail maps, historical exhibits, a 10minute video presentation on the history of great falls park, an interactive childrens room, bookstore, restrooms, and a. Pdf files and external links will open in a new window. Please note most locations at niagara falls state park will not register properly on. The great falls of the passaic river is a prominent waterfall, 77 feet 23 m high, on the passaic river in the city of paterson in passaic county, new jersey, united states. We strolled along the paths of great falls park in october 2019. Great falls park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800acre park only 15 miles from the nations capital. Great smoky mountains national park attractions noted on this map include cades cove and roaring fork motor nature trails, clingmans dome, mountain farm museum, and the chimney tops rock formations. A very pretty hike along the canal and through the woods at great falls park, located in mclean, va. Walkingbiking path play structure picnic table with shelter tennis basketball little free library pet waste station gazebo memorial.
State park robert moses recreation trail niagara gorge rim trail 3 american falls gorge trail 4 great gorge railway trail united states legend 5 whirlpool rapids trail middle section undeveloped and closed to the public devils hole trail 7 artpark gorge trail rivers edge trail some trails are. This is the official great falls park map, showing the visitor center, overlooks, trails, historic canals, and services. The total area of the city grid map is 122 square miles and we offer this resource in a complete grid map or in a section map one square mile format for. Entrance fees are collected during all hours of operation, unless for posted fee free dates.
Please note most locations at niagara falls state park will not register properly on gps units. The rock formations and the thunderous flow of water is something that should be seen, heard and felt. The park has two locations, one in maryland and one in virginia, both located northwest of washington dc. Below is a link to the map of the trail system the gfsc maintains and map. Trail closures for lock 2 construction project dec 2018 tba. Run ridge and river this 3mile great falls loop hike takes you beside difficult run, up along a ridge, and down to the potomac river, on shady trails with gorgeous views. This might not sound impressive, but the park makes up for it in dropping about 76 feet in elevation over the course of under a mile, making the great falls of the potomac the steepest fall line rapids of any river in the eastern united states. For a peaceful hike, a family outing, an exploration of the areas rich history, or all of the above, the 800acre great falls park is a cant miss. Click the image to view a full size jpg 700 kb or download the pdf 5.
Visit great falls park on your trip to mclean or united states. Click the image to view a full size gif 450 kb or download the pdf 5. Admission to great falls park is for seven consecutive days. Its a wonderful way to explore a section of the fairfax county trail and the lessvisited southeastern side of popular great falls park and enjoy. The virginia park offers 15 miles of hiking trails through the woods and along the falls. Mapleton falls section sunshine coast hinterland great walk map author. Heres a printable great falls map, nearly identical to the one above but displayed without shading, making it easier. Click here for information on maryland side of great falls.
Youll also find some great local park options, like great falls park or. The falls and surrounding area are protected as part of the paterson great falls national historical park, administered by the national park service. Map of great falls hotels and attractions on a great. The kids enjoyed the rocks and trees while the adults were awed by the scenery. Your admission fee is good for three days and, if you have one of the america the beautiful nps park passes, it can be used at great falls. Best waterfall trails in great falls park alltrails.
Great falls park features extraordinary views of the potomac river and great falls, along with 15 miles of hiking trails, and five miles of horseback riding and biking trails. With over 400 acres of landscape waiting to be discovered, youll want to familiarize yourself with the area using this map of niagara falls state park and the surrounding region. Be sure to add a trip to great falls park to your itinerary as part. Great falls park is a great place to go for a day trip and escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Niagara gorge rim trail 3 american falls gorge trail 4 great gorge railway trail united states legend 5 whirlpool rapids trail middle section undeveloped and closed to the public devils hole trail 7 artpark gorge trail rivers edge trail some trails are seasonal. For your safety, trails may be closed due to rock falls or adverse weather. Here, the parks namesake waterfalls are a series of falls up to 20 feet high. Was a beautiful sunday out and tried to get into great falls park with some nephews to go hiking there, but at 9. It can be challenging at times for inexperienced hikers or people in poor physical condition as there is some climbing over rocks required. It is the principal city of the great falls, montana metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses all of cascade county. Native animals, such as whitetail deer, fox, box turtles, squirrels, coyotes, bats, and chipmunks also call this place home.
Plan your trip by using our map and directions to help you find the falls with ease, and explore niagara falls state park. This might not sound impressive, but the park makes up for it in dropping about 76 feet in elevation over the course of under a mile, making the great falls of the potomac the steepest fall line rapids of. Ohiopyle state park office and laurel highlands falls area visitor center 39. On this page youll find detail maps covering the great falls park trails and facilities, along with a couple. Great smoky mountains national park map pdf my smoky.
The first scheduled car reached great falls park in fairfax county, virginia, on july 3 of that year from georgetown, the railroad crossed the. Great falls park is part of the national park system. The maps and brochures below will open in a new window. Taughannock falls is the tallest freefalling waterfall east of the mississippi. Riverbend park great falls, virginia length difficulty streams views solitude camping 4. Located only 15 miles from the nations capital, great falls park is a beautiful 800acre park with many opportunities to explore nature and history. Greats falls is free right now because of covid19, so that was a plus. The latitude and longitude coordinates of great falls park are 38. We have a colder snow which results in an exceptional fine powder experience. Map of great falls hotels and attractions on a great falls. Anyone who is interested in visiting great falls park can print the free topographic map and street map using the link above. Great falls park to riverbend park loop virginia alltrails. The paths along the waterfall, from the visitors center, were easily traversed by all.
Click here for map in pdf format for printing click here for driving directions to the park visitor center. Jul 06, 2011 here, the parks namesake waterfalls are a series of falls up to 20 feet high. Great falls park visitor center university of texas at. There is plenty of parking at great falls park, but it does fill on busy weekends. Best trails in great falls park virginia alltrails. Booloumba falls car park peters creek car park booloumba creek dayuse area great walk main entrance charlie moreland camping and dayuse area tallowwood walkers camp conondale. The great falls park visitor center offers trail maps, historical exhibits, a 10minute video presentation on the history of great falls park, an interactive childrens room, bookstore, restrooms, and a concession stand. The patowmack canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. With a drop of 215 feet 66 meters, its 33 feet higher than niagara falls, but with a much smaller volume of water. Conondale range great walk topographic map showing access points, walker camps, facilities and.
Great falls park mclean 2020 all you need to know before. Great falls park visitor center university of texas at austin. Trail closures for lock 2 construction project dec. National park service, us department of interior subject. Niagara falls state park map easy download for travelers. Great falls park trail closures for lock 2 construction 2019. Although primarily a bedroom community for washington, d. Great falls park virginia walk maps and directions reston paths. The park is every day except christmas day from 7 a. Jun 10, 2017 the interesting tidbit about washington, dc and the surrounding area which includes virginia and maryland is that all three seemingly run together.
Great falls park is one of the places that remind us why we love living in northern virginia. Great falls park topo map, fairfax county va falls church. Lowresolution printable trail map free click here to view. Disclaimer this map is a graphical representation designed for general reference purposes only.
People come here to enjoy the view as the potomac river rushes through a narrow gorge. A wide variety of plants, including several rare species, thrives in this environment. 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. May 10, 2017 great falls is a great place to learn about history, enjoy a picnic, fish, hike or enjoy other recreational activities. Great falls is a city in and the county seat of cascade county, montana, united states. Great falls park south loop hiking trail, great falls. Great falls park covers 324 hectares 800 acres of protected land along the potomac river. The great falls of the potomac river are near the northern boundary of the park, as are the remains of the patowmack. Great falls park is displayed on the falls church usgs quad topo map. One can visit great falls national park in virginia andor maryland but many do not realize the falls are just 15 miles above the nations capital.
Click the image to view a full size gif 100 kb or download the pdf 300 kb. Chartered in 1900 by a group of local landowners and acquired in 1902 by john roll mclean owner of the washington post and senator stephen benton elkins, the 15mile electrified railroad began operating from georgetown in washington, d. State park no hunting state park hunting archery hunting only gps coordinates decimal degree lat. Looking for a great trail in great falls park, virginia. Queensland department of national parks, sport and racing subject. We hope you enjoy a river trail hike at great falls park on a beautiful virginia day. To reach niagara falls state park, most visitors simply fly into the buffalo niagara international airport buf or drive in on interstate 90. Click the image to view a full size gif 150 kb download the pdf 150 kb. City mapping and addressing 2 park drive south civic center room 8 406 4558437. The river trail has great views of the falls, especially in the beginning from the overlooks. Throughout the year, over 150 different species of birds can be seen at great falls park. Nps map depicting hiking trails for the great falls area of the chesapeake and ohio canal keywords. Great falls park is a small national park service nps site in virginia, united states. By using trail treker, you can always see exactly where you are on the map without cell phone coverage.
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