Commemorative Hikes for Great Falls Park's 60th Anniversary

George Washington Memorial Parkway

Special Event
  • Every day at 11:00 AM from May 02, 2026 to September 30, 2026
  • Free

Commemorative Hikes for GRFA 60th 

Location: Great Falls Park Visitor Center

Time: 11am   

Join a Ranger on a special commemorative hike celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 60th anniversary of Great Falls Park.

This guided 1.5‑mile walk  invites visitors to explore the powerful landscape and learn about George Washington vision of the canal project at Great Falls and the enslaved labor used to improve transportation and  commerce.   

Fees

Hike is free. Must pay entrance fee for Great Falls Park

Location

Latitude and Longitude 38.996877, -77.254820

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

May 02, 2026 to September 30, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour

Hike may last longer depending on participants abilities

Contact Information

Franice Sewell

Contact Us

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Other
  • Talk
  • Walk
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