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Great Falls is a series of waterfalls and rapids on the Potomac River, 14 miles upstream from Washington, D.C. Great Falls are protected by the Great Falls Park, operated by the National Park Service, located on the southern banks in Virginia, and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Parkland, located along the northern banks of the Potomac River in Maryland. The hikers on the Billy Goat Trail on Bear Island enjoy wonderful views of the Great Falls. The views are also spectacular from vantage points on Olmsted Island. The Great Falls park is popular destination for outdoor activities that include kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and hiking. Little Falls are located about 5 miles downstream Great Falls.
Address: Montgomery County, Maryland
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