Great Falls Park

11710 Macarthur Boulevard Northwest
Bethesda, Map

About Great Falls Park

The Maryland side of Great Falls, including the Billy Goat Trail, is part of the C&O Canal National Historical Park. At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. Great Falls Park has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800-acre park only 15 miles from the Nation's Capital.