Short walk
Great Falls of the Potomac
Near Potomac, Maryland
Height76 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring
Great Falls of the Potomac is a 76-ft waterfall near Potomac, Maryland, with short walk access (0.5 mi round trip). a dramatic series of cascades and rapids near D.C.. Best season: Spring.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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