Great Falls Park

First time here. As a visitor from SoCal, its hard for me to find something this cool close to me. We walked about 2 miles to get to the falls and it was amazing. The park is perfect for a...

With an open afternoon, my friends and I made the truck to Great Falls national Park in McLean, Virginia. Firstly, be aware that there is a traffic detour due to construction in the area on 495...

Great Falls National Park is also lovely in the winter months when it's less crowded. I visited here in late December 2025 after purchasing an annual park pass from REI. If you happen to live in...

I really enjoyed this trail. It's easy to get to, there was parking available. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends. Beautiful well maintained trails. Lots of trails, some more moderate and easy...

A gorgeous hiking spot that is surprisingly close to DC. A great variety of trails for different skill sets, and fantastic views of the water and nature. Parking was a breeze, and it didn't seem...