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 … Full review by montanapescado
Nov 5, 2023
Beautiful park ideal to spend a few hours. Parked a walked by the water, cool animals and water. The drive up to the park was nice too Full review by samuel8248
Sep 25, 2023
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 visito… Full review by Campbug
How long do you need to visit the CO NHP at the Great Falls location with plans to do Billy Goat trail A and maybe C? Is Food still available? Are you able to see the Falls from the car?
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Hi Kirchner3, you can spend a good 3+ hours visiting the park on the Maryland side and doing a part of the Billy Goat Trail. I like to take snacks, do stops to enjoy the view, and so if …
Hi Kirchner3, you can spend a good 3+ hours visiting the park on the Maryland side and doing a part of the Billy Goat Trail. I like to take snacks, do stops to enjoy the view, and so if you are strictly "hiking" it you could do a good hike in less than 3 hours. It's a beautiful park so I would give myself at least 2 hours.
Why is it labeled as a National Park if it’s not actually an official National Park? I couldn’t find this information anywhere?
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It’s part of the National Park Service so, in that sense, it is a “national park” and NPS passes and discounts apply there. But the NPS refers to it online only as “Great Falls Park,” …
It’s part of the National Park Service so, in that sense, it is a “national park” and NPS passes and discounts apply there. But the NPS refers to it online only as “Great Falls Park,” probably because of its small size.
Nov 18, 2023
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