Great Falls Park is a small National Park Service site in Virginia, United States. Situated on 800 acres along the banks of the Potomac River in northern …
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Nov 3, 2024
It’s a beautiful place close to Washington DC,(30 minute scenic drive- no public transport available). Best time to visit is in the morning, the entry fee is 20$ per vehicle or 10$ per person which i… Full review by deepak123hr
Aug 28, 2024
Positives: The falls themselves are beautiful. Great rock formations to see. Plenty of wildlife. Nice trails through the woods. Negatives: Visitor center is closed, and seems like it has been cl… Full review by mathewa2020
Aug 20, 2024
This is a very pleasant park, with a remarkable view over a wide rapids/ falls. The scale is surprising! There are lovely walks along the trees. Full review by Craig B
How long do you need to visit the CO NHP at the Great Falls location with plans to do Billy Goat trail A and maybe C? Is Food still available? Are you able to see the Falls from the car?
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Hi Kirchner3, you can spend a good 3+ hours visiting the park on the Maryland side and doing a part of the Billy Goat Trail. I like to take snacks, do stops to enjoy the view, and so if …
Hi Kirchner3, you can spend a good 3+ hours visiting the park on the Maryland side and doing a part of the Billy Goat Trail. I like to take snacks, do stops to enjoy the view, and so if you are strictly "hiking" it you could do a good hike in less than 3 hours. It's a beautiful park so I would give myself at least 2 hours.
Why is it labeled as a National Park if it’s not actually an official National Park? I couldn’t find this information anywhere?
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It’s part of the National Park Service so, in that sense, it is a “national park” and NPS passes and discounts apply there. But the NPS refers to it online only as “Great Falls Park,” …
It’s part of the National Park Service so, in that sense, it is a “national park” and NPS passes and discounts apply there. But the NPS refers to it online only as “Great Falls Park,” probably because of its small size.
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