Great Falls
Billy Goat Trail Geology Hikes
Join National Park Service Volunteers for an exciting and educational geology hike of the Billy Goat Trail.
Please note:
Two of the hikes are scheduled for Fridays, while the remainder are on Saturdays.
The hikes on Nov 15 and Dec 13 will be shortened and will not be on the Billy Goat Trail, but will go from the Falls overlook to the Gorge.
Sat July 12 10:00-12:00
Sat August 9 10:00-12:00
FRI Sept 5 12:30-4:30
FRI October 24 12:30-4:30
Sat November 15 1:00-3:00
Sat December 13 1:00-3:00
Sights and Sounds of the Season
First and Last Wednesdays and Saturdays of every month: 10:00 to 12:00.
Explore the seasonal changes to the plants and animals of the Great Falls of the Potomac. Join a team of park volunteers as they lead nature hikes along portions of the trails in the Great Falls Tavern area.
Wednesday through Sunday at Great Falls (Spring, summer, and fall months only).
Canal Boat Rides
Join park ranger for mule drawn canal boat rides. Contact the at 301-767-3714 for additional information and other programs.
Georgetown
Canal boat rides and ranger lead tours are offered during the spring, summer, and fall. Please call the Georgetown Visitor Center for more information at 202-653-5190.
Brunswick
Visitor Center 301-834-7100.
Open Friday, 10am-2 PM., Saturday 10 am -4 PM., Sunday 12 pm-4 PM. Inter-agency visitor center with the Brunswick Railroad museum. Park information, orientation, and exhibits on the canal.
Williamsport Sub-District Interpretive Winter Programs
Open year round, visitor center can be reached at 301-582-0813. Self-guided walking tours available of historic structures nearby including aqueduct and lockhouse.
Museum, orientation, exhibits, and information are available in the visitor center.
Hancock
Museum, exhibits, and information available the summer of 2008. Please call 301-678-5463 for more information.
Cumberland Area Programs for Winter 2007-2008.
Open year round. Visitor center can be reached at 301-722-8226. 9 am-5 PM.
Museum, exhibits, orientation and information house in historic 1913 Western Maryland Railway Station. Inter-agency visitor center provides information on park and Allegany County tourist information.
