At the same time, the River’s banks narrow from about 1,000 feet wide to less than 100 as the water rushes through Mather Gorge, named for the first director of the National Park Service.
Great Falls Park in northern Virginia offers spectacular views of the rushing waters, as well as 15 miles of trails suitable for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
The National Park Service manages Great Falls Park as part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, culminating with the first president’s Virginia home Mount Vernon.
– Overlook 1 provides the closest view of the Falls.– Overlook 2 features a large platform that can be accessed via steps or a ramp.– Overlook 3 also has a large accessible platform.