After being on my bucket list for a few years, my husband and I finally made it to this park on a Monday afternoon. It's located on the Potomac River in Virginia. There are three overlooks. The first one was very rocky but closer to the falls while the second two were much easier to get to. However, all three had good views. Several walking trails are available of varying difficulties. We did the swamp trail and it was about 20 minutes. We also did the river trail which had some rock scrambling. The visitor center was closed, however, the bathrooms were open and a snack bar was also available. Several picnic tables are available along with grills.

Pretty area, wonderful falls. The handicap trails were gravel, and even with a power chair it was bumpy. The HA view points had good views for people in chairs. Well worth going, but likely tough going for push chairs with regular street wheels.

Great Falls is a beautiful park not too far from DC. It is a picturesque walk along the Potomac where you can see various waterfalls. On a hot day it is perfect for hiking because a good portion of the trails are in the shade. I hiked here with my friend for about five hours. My only issue is it is 20 dollars to get in and you get a six-day pass. My issue with that is that's great if you have time to be there for days. I wish they had a pass just for one day for a cheaper price. Nevertheless, this is absolutely worth seeing. It was not disappointing, and my only complaint is small and doesn't ruin the experience. Get there early because it gets crowded

I love visiting these waterfalls after work! Each of the overlooks are amazing, though the third is my favorite. Also, the entrance fee is $20 a vehicle, but I am able to come in for free with my national parks access pass.

An excellent escape from the DMV craziness. On nice days, traffic can be suffocating and come to a standstill; get there early (before 7 am) or go late (after 4 pm). Easliy take a 40 minute hike to Riverbend Park (easy) and visit the Nature Center and even rent canoes (or kayaks).

I've been to hundreds of National Parks over many years, but we had not yet made time to visit since we moved into Virginia. It is certainly worth a visit, especially if you like hiking that is easy to get to in the DC area. It is a relatively small place to, many told me that weekends can have hours to wait for a place to park. We were visiting on a Thursday in September and had no problem driving over in the morning. This is a spectacular river in a relatively small area. It is worth a trip, but the Visitors Center is not available now as they are doing some repair work.

This park is beautiful to get out, explore and get a good walk in. There are three observation areas, all three give you great views of the falls. There is a $20 admission fee per vehicle. The visitor center is currently closed for hvac repairs. The snack bar is still open. There is a picnic area by the lower parking lot. Very clean park.

This is very small by national park standards, but surprisingly large relative to other natural spaces in/near major urban centers. The rock cliffs underlying the Potomac River make for surprisingly rugged falls. There's not much in the way of real trails, but the old carriage road (closed to vehicles) does make for a nice walk. Go off peak or early in the day to beat crowds.

The views are always breathtaking here. This visit was a bit rainy so it was pleasantly empty. Although it can be crowded, it is always fun to watch rock climbers and kayakers on the white water in season. Many of the trails provide a more private, wooded reprieve.