3.5 mi
Distance
728 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 11m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Riverbend Park to Great Falls Overlook unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 53 ft |
| High point | 0.5 mi | 68 ft |
| End | 3.5 mi | 53 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Potomac, MD · in or next to town
- County:
- Fairfax County, VA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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.
Potomac Heritage Trail to Watkins Island Overlook
Madison Escape, Potomac Heritage and Bootlegger Trail
Riverbend Park Loop
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Bootlegger, Potomac Heritage and Madison's Escape Trail Loop
Towpath, Milepost 15-16 (015.00)
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
0.9 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Potomac, MD
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
3.4 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Potomac, MD
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Well reviewed Good Coverage
Camping by the Creek
5.1 mi awayPotomac, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Horsepen Branch
8.5 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
Horsepen Branch Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
8.9 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
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