Great Falls of the Potomac - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 10, 2015 · Many people consider the Great Falls of the Potomac to be the most spectacular natural landmark in the Washington D.C. area. Here, the Potomac River builds up speed and …
Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Jul 28, 2024 · 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 …
Great Falls (Potomac River) - Wikipedia
Great Falls is a series of rapids and waterfalls on the Potomac River, 14 miles (23 km) upstream from Washington, D.C., on the border of Montgomery County, Maryland and Fairfax County, …
Great Falls Park: Maryland and Virginia Visitor's Guide - TripSavvy
Apr 26, 2019 · Great Falls Park, an 800-acre park located along the Potomac River, is one of the most spectacular natural landmarks in the Washington DC metropolitan area. The natural …
Geology - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Apr 10, 2015 · The Potomac River flows past jagged, rocky surfaces and high-walled cliffs on its journey into the softer rocks of the Coastal Plain. The most dramatic elevation change occurs …
Great Falls Park | The Nature Conservancy in Virginia
Aug 1, 2021 · 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 Great Falls of the Potomac, Montgomery County - Maryland
The Great Falls of the Potomac River are located west of Washington, DC in Great Falls Park. This series of cascading falls has developed on the Potomac River in rocks formerly known as …
Things To Do - Great Falls Park (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Sep 1, 2024 · Ffrom a picnic with loved ones to a hike along the Potomac River, find your next adventure today! Safety is an important consideration at Great Falls. Discover tips and tricks to …
Great Falls of the Potomac River - World of Waterfalls
The Great Falls of the Potomac River was the waterfalling excuse for Julie, Tahia, and I to explore the vicinity of our Nation’s Capital – Washington DC. We made it a point to drive the nearly 15 …
About the Basin: Great Falls - ICPRB
Sep 3, 2021 · The falls are a natural boundary between the navigable tidal Potomac below and the river’s freshwater mainstem above, thwarting those who travel by water. This holds true for …