Great Falls, Natural waterfall on Potomac River in Virginia and Maryland, US.
The Potomac River drops 76 feet through a narrow gorge, creating a sequence of cascading falls over jagged metamorphic rocks.
The Patowmack Canal, constructed between 1785 and 1802, allowed boats to navigate around Great Falls during early American commercial operations.
The falls hold significance for the Algonquian-speaking Native Americans who established settlements along the Potomac River banks.
Three overlook platforms provide direct views of the falls, with wheelchair accessibility to the first platform near the visitor center.
The rock formations at Great Falls contain metamorphic rocks dating back over 500 million years to the formation of the Appalachian Mountains.
GPS coordinates: 43.13583,-72.43972
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11
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