Great Falls Park
VA
About Great Falls 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.
Weather
The Washington, D.C. area has a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate.
Summer is hot and humid, and winter can be cold and snowy. Precipitation averages 2-4” monthly, year-round. The average temperature in summer is about 75 degrees F.
Summer days in the mid-90's with high humidity are not uncommon. Winters vary in temperature, with the average temperature about 36 degrees F. Snow is rare.
When it snows, it tends to melt within a few days.
Getting There
From I-495, take exit 44 for route 193 west; continue 4 miles. Turn right on Old Dominion Drive.
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