Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park. The Potomac River and the unique geological features have shaped the land at Great Falls for millennia.  Floods regularly occur along this stretch of the river, taking away soils and plants and depositing new silt and seeds to take their place.  This is a dynamic environment, home to rare plant communities and a variety of wildlife.

The park officially opens at 7:00 a.m., but I the gates are usually open by 6:30.  There is a $5.00 entrance fee.  I will be in the first parking lot on the right after the entrance gate, beside the Visitor Center until 7:15.  After that, I will start at Overlook #1.  Please wear appropriate shoes if you plan to climb on the rocks.

Address:  

9200 Old Dominion Dr.

McLean, VA 22102

 

 

703-285-2965

 

Directions:

- From the Beltway (I-495)

-Take exit 44 for Route 193 West, Georgetown Pike

- About three miles down the road, make a right at a traffic light on Old Dominion Drive

- This will dead end at the entrance station, about one mile down the road

 

Curtis Gibbens

703-802-6283

gibbensc@nospamverizon.net