
1.3 mi
Distance
138 ft
Elev. Gain
27m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Great Falls Overlook Trail is an out-and-back trail in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is 1.3 miles long and gains 138 feet. The nearest town is Potomac, Maryland, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 58 ft |
| End | 1.3 mi | 58 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Potomac, MD · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Montgomery County, MD
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail

Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
2 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Potomac, MD

Marsden Tract Group Campsite
2.6 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Potomac, MD
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Well reviewed Good Coverage
Camping by the Creek
5.9 mi awayPotomac, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Horsepen Branch
8.9 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD

Horsepen Branch Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
9.3 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD

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