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Great Falls Park

Great Falls Park is a small park site in Virginia, United States. Situated on 800 acres (3.65 km2) along the banks of the Potomac River. The park has two locations: in Maryland and in Virginia. The Maryland side of Great Falls is a part of the C & O Canal National Historic Park and is located off of Falls Road in Potomac. 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 (partially funded by George Washington in 1785) offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful park only 15 miles from the Washington DC. Native American petroglyphs have been discovered within the park on cliffs overlooking Difficult Run. Great Falls Park offers a variety of activities including hiking, picnicking, kayaking, rock climbing, bicycling, and horseback riding. You can view the falls from several observation areas. The falls cascade into 20 foot waterfalls displaying the steepest fall line rapids of any eastern river.

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