Perfect For Hiking And Picnicking-Visitors Guide To Great Falls Park

Great Falls Park is found near Potomac River and has some of the most breathtaking landmarks in Washington DC. It is close to Washington DC's downtown area and this is one of the reasons why it has become very popular among locals and tourists. Some of the activities you can engage in at the park include picnicking and hiking.

There are various viewing platforms in the park and they provide vantage points for visitors to view the falls. The park also has about 15 miles of trails which are suitable for hiking. One of the trails in the park follows a stream called Difficult Run. Visitors can also hike along a scenic trail that is found near the river. The park also allows people to bring their pets with them when they are hiking but they have to be on a leash.

Great Falls Park on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Falls_Park

Difficult Run Hike

http://www.hikingupward.com/OVH/DifficultRun/

Hiking Trails

http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/grfa/trails/index.htm

Great Falls Park is also a suitable place to have a picnic and there are about 50 tables that you can use. If you have a large gathering for a picnic, the park regulations allow you to push some tables together. This place is very busy especially over the weekend and it is a good idea to arrive early if you do not want to miss a table.

There are some grills at the park but you can also carry your own. The grills used at the park have to be fueled using natural gas or charcoal. The large trees found in the park provide adequate cover therefore visitors do not need covered shelters.

Picnicking

http://www.nps.gov/archive/gwmp/grfa/faqs/activities.htm#hiking