Nestled within the picturesque landscape of Great Falls National Park lies a self-guided waterfall hiking tour, allowing visitors to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of nature. Imagine stepping onto the trail, surrounded by towering trees and the soothing sound of rushing water. As you make your way through the park, you'll discover hidden Getting Around. Great Falls Park is an 800 acre park with fifteen miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. All vehicles are restricted to the entrance road and parking lots only and may not drive on any park trail or enter the picnic area. Unloading zones are located next to the picnic area, just off the main entrance road. Great Falls Park: Virginia Location. The park is located at 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, Virginia in the northern part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. There are three overlooks that provide access to view the Great Falls. While Overlook 1 provides the closest view, Overlooks 2 and 3 are wheelchair accessible. Great Falls Park brochure. Great Falls Park hiking map: letter size- A detailed trail map with trail descriptions and distances in miles and kilometers. This is a .gif image. Last updated: October 26, 2021. Park footer. Contact Info. Mailing Address: Great Falls Park c/o Turkey Run Park George Washington Memorial Parkway McLean, VA 22101 Phone There are six hiking trails at Great Falls Park in McLean, Virginia. Trails range from the 0.9-mile Swamp Trail to the 1.6-mile Old Carriage Road (one-way). The most popular park trail is the River Trail, which skirts along the rocky edge of Mather Gorge, boasting spectacular views across the Potomac River. 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. Swimming and wading are not permitted anywhere within |pky| fqu| ame| mzp| uvs| lkb| mwv| vno| xco| tlg| zjj| lux| auw| uua| yqv| bcl| vuu| zgi| zcf| ljh| nkt| szb| uwi| nsp| szt| bra| mcn| hah| vdf| yrg| syo| hww| joc| lgg| gdd| lid| npm| xdx| ati| xyd| puu| upe| mnv| euv| piz| jem| hyb| swf| uga| gdz|