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Aqueduct Dam on the Potomac River

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Aqueduct Dam on the Potomac River

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  • Location: Great Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

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    January 18, 2021

    Hiking

    The dam marks where the Riverbend Park ends and Great Falls Park starts. It gives a great view over how wide the Potomac is just before the water drops down over the Great Falls waterfalls a little further down the river. Note the no boat launching, swimming, etc., is allowed at this point on the river due to the dangers of the waterfall. Not that this stops some of the skilled kayakers which see the waterfalls as one big playground.

    July 2, 2024

    Mountain biking

    Aqueduct Dam Riverbend Park is where Riverbend Park ends and Great Falls Park starts. There is a great view of the Potomac River here. Swimming and boat launching are forbidden as they can be dangerous with the upcoming falls.
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    Discover the Potomac Heritage Trail, an easy 2.0-mile (3.2 km) hike that offers continuous views of the Potomac River. This gentle route features only 18 feet (5 metres) of elevation…

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    Hike an easy 3.6-mile section of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Riverbend Park, featuring river views and Great Falls.

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    Elevation 40 m

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    Location: Great Falls, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

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