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Potomac Canal Ruins – Great Falls loop from Riverbend Park

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Potomac Canal Ruins – Great Falls loop from Riverbend Park

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Potomac Canal Ruins – Great Falls loop from Riverbend Park

01:15

10.2km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Great Falls Park

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673 m

Riverbend Park — Potomac River View

Highlight (Segment) • River

This well-maintained trail follows the Potomac River, offering captivating views throughout the hike. The area is popular for kayaking and various water activities. It's worth noting that weekends and holidays …

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5.08 km

Potomac Great Falls Park, Virginia

Highlight • Waterfall

Great Falls is a series of scenic rapids and waterfalls on the Potomac River. This area is run by the National Park Service, the area is popular for kayaking, whitewater …

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5.08 km

Great Falls of the Potomac River

Highlight • Waterfall

Great Falls Park is a national park that spans 800 acres along the Potomac River. The park features 15 miles of hiking trails, some of which are open to biking …

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5.32 km

Potomac Canal Ruins

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Drainage of water from the Potomac River

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5.90 km

Great Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This is a spectacular waterfall on the Potomac River. Water gushes over a series of jagged rocks and flows through the Mather Gorge.

The falls are surrounded by a 800-acre …

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10.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.01 km

4.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

3.68 km

744 m

204 m

172 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 28 June

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76 %

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