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  1. Jan 20, 2024 · Great Falls Park. c/o Turkey Run Park. George Washington Memorial Parkway. McLean, VA 22101. Phone: 703 757-3101. Visitor information. Homepage.

  2. Great Falls Park. 1,373 reviews. #1 of 31 things to do in McLean. Bodies of WaterNational ParksParks. Closed now. 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Write a review. About. An 800 acre park located just off the Potomac river.

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    • Meet A Ranger
    • Take A Hike
    • Go Fish
    • Horse Around
    • Fowl Shots
    • Climb Away
    • Take It All in
    • Captain A Boat

    The best way to familiarize yourself with Great Falls Park is to connect with a Ranger and attend one of their ongoing programs. Ranger-led programs are offered throughout the year. For a current schedule, contact the park at 703-757-3101 or visit their Schedule of Events page. Ranger-led educational programs are a great way to explore the park for...

    Great Falls Park has fifteen miles of hiking trails, five of which are multi-use for horseback riding, hiking, and biking. Trail maps are available at both the entrance station and the Visitor Center. Hikers are encouraged to carry water throughout the year, especially in warmer months, when high temperatures and humidity make it more difficult to ...

    Fishingis permitted with either a Virginia or Maryland state fishing license for all fishermen over the age of 16. The park does not issue licenses, so get yours before you arrive. For in-depth information on the fishing regulations, you may contact the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, which administers the Potomac River. Line fishing is a...

    The park has about ten miles of multi-use trails open for riding. Trails open to horseback ridingare the Old Carriage Road, Difficult Run, Mine Run, Matildaville, and Ridge Trails only. Please contact the park for up to date information on individual trail conditions before riding. Riding is not permitted on the Patowmack Canal Trail, Falls overloo...

    Don't forget your binoculars and bird guides! Depending on the season and the time of day, you have a chance of viewing some of the 163 species of birds that can be found here. Among them are waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and herons. Other species include songbirds, woodpeckers, vultures, and kingfishers. This large variety of birds makes Great F...

    Climbing sites begin downstream of Overlook #2 and end near the emergency boat ramp at Sandy Landing. No climbing is permitted in the historic canal cut. Routes range in length from 25 to 75 feet. Difficulty ranges from 5.0 up to the highest rated climbs at 5.14. Most of the routes are in the 5.5 to 5.9 range. All climbing is top-rope and no anchor...

    Perhaps the most frequent activity at the park is simply relaxing and viewing the majestic fallsfrom one of the three available overlooks. All three Falls overlooks are within a ten minute walk from the Visitor Center. Overlooks 2 and 3 are wheelchair accessible. The River Trail offers the best opportunities to view the Potomac River. The trail is ...

    Whitewater boating is the most common type of boating in the park, with the use of whitewater kayaks and canoes. The section of the Potomac River flowing through the park varies from Class II (moderately easy) to Class VI (extreme). Most boaters who come here are experienced and know that they boat at their own risk. The Potomac River has many chal...

  3. Coordinates: 38°59′51″N 77°15′18″W. 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] .

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