Is Great Falls open right now?

Great Falls Park, overlooks, hiking trails, picnic areas and other outdoor areas, open: 7:00 a.m. to thirty (30) minutes after sunset, daily, and closed December 25. Visitor Center is temporarily closed due to Covid-19.

Is Great Falls MD or VA better?

After visiting both sides of Great Falls on back-to-back weekends we can easily say that we liked Great Falls Park in Virginia the best. There was more parking, a bigger picnic area, and a much nicer Visitor Center. Being Spring, both parks were fairly crowded. We encountered many people on all the trails.

Are restrooms open at Great Falls Park?

Restrooms at Great Falls Park are reopened. Outdoor areas of Great Falls Park are accessible to the public. These areas include trails, picnic areas, overlooks and greenspaces.

How much is the Great Falls Park hike?

Tips for Your River Trail Hike at Great Falls Park. Admission to Great Falls Park is $20 per car, but you can enter free with a National Park Pass. Wait times to enter the park can reach an hour or more on busy weekends.

Where can I get a Great Falls annual pass?

Your Great Falls Park annual pass is also accepted at C&O Canal National Historical Park, on the Maryland side. The Billy Goat Trail, the area’s toughest hiking trail, is located there. The C&O Towpath is popular for walking, jogging, and bicycling. Visit C&O’s hiking page for trail details and hiking tips.

Where to turn around on Great Falls River Trail?

When you reach a paved road, you are at the Sandy Landing turn-around point. If you like, follow the steep, paved section down to the Sandy Landing emergency access point. You may be tempted by the water on a hot day, but stay out. The current is extremely strong and dangerous.

Where to hike in Great Falls in the winter?

In the winter, views of the river and Mather Gorge are possible near the intersection with the Ridge Trail. Those views are limited when the leaves are on the trees. Access this trail by hiking down the Old Carriage, River, or Matildaville trails.