Potomac Heritage Trail
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Virginia · Fairfax County

Potomac Heritage Trail

Riverside corridor trail with rocky sections and overlooks.

Rating
Length
8.0 mi
Difficulty
6
County
Fairfax
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Great Falls Overlook Loop MD

Short scenic walk to major overlooks above Great Falls.

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Great Falls Loop

Classic loop combining river overlooks and woodland sections.

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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

Rocky, rooty 8-mile corridor along the Potomac River through Riverbend Park, Great Falls Park, and Scott’s Run Nature Preserve in Fairfax County. Steep climbs and sure-footed scrambles reward with river overlooks and island views. Part of the 710-mile Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail network designated by Congress in 1983.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.9939, -77.2463
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Getting There

From McLean, take the George Washington Memorial Parkway north along the Potomac River. Access the trail from Theodore Roosevelt Island parking lot or Turkey Run Park off the GW Parkway.

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Great Falls Overlook Loop MD

Short scenic walk to major overlooks above Great Falls.

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Great Falls Loop

Classic loop combining river overlooks and woodland sections.

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Billy Goat Trail Section A

Iconic Potomac scramble with exposed rocks and river views.

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Billy Goat Trail Section B

Shorter rugged section along the Potomac near Great Falls.

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Billy Goat Trail Section C

Popular moderate loop with river overlooks and rock gardens.

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