This overlook offers a panoramic view of the falls. It is a great location for photos, so bring your camera. Overlook 2 is wheelchair accessible and is a short walk from the Visitor Center. Stop by the High Water Marks pole which highlights the dramatic floods that have occured here at Great Falls over the years. The Ranger Program Area is adjacent to the overlook. Check with the Visitor Center for programs.

The Great Falls of the Potomac


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TRAILS
River Trail
Patowmack Canal Trail
Ridge Trail
Old Carriage Road Trail
Swamp Trail
Difficult Run Trail
Matildaville Trail
Mine Run Trail
Trails to Riverbend Park
Visitor Center
Overlook 1 and 2

A copy of this map can be obtained at the Information Desk in the Visitor's Center


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"Matildaville Trail" "Mine Run Trail" "Ridge Trail" "Difficult Run Trail" "Ridge Trail" "Old Carriage Road Trail" "Swamp Trail" "Old Carriage Road Trail" "River Trail" "Overlook 1" "Visitor Center" "Patowmack Canal Trail" "Overlook 2" "River Trail"