Great Falls Overlook Loop MD

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Maryland · montgomery County

Great Falls Overlook Loop MD

Short scenic walk to major overlooks above Great Falls.

Rating

Length

1.5 mi

Difficulty

3

County

montgomery

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Great Falls Loop

Classic loop combining river overlooks and woodland sections.

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Potomac Heritage Trail

Riverside corridor trail with rocky sections and overlooks.

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Billy Goat Trail Section A

Iconic Potomac scramble with exposed rocks and river views.

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About This Trail

Short scenic walk to major overlooks above Great Falls. This trail is part of the SecretFalls Maryland launch set with a mix of ridge, waterfall, river, and coastal hikes.

Location

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Coordinates: 39.0002153, -77.248163

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Great Falls Overlook Loop MD in Montgomery County, Maryland. Confirm parking, closures, and trail conditions before hiking.

Nearby Trails

Great Falls Loop

Classic loop combining river overlooks and woodland sections.

Potomac Heritage Trail

Riverside corridor trail with rocky sections and overlooks.

Billy Goat Trail Section A

Iconic Potomac scramble with exposed rocks and river views.

Billy Goat Trail Section B

Shorter rugged section along the Potomac near Great Falls.

Billy Goat Trail Section C

Popular moderate loop with river overlooks and rock gardens.

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