C&O Canal National Historical Park, Great Falls, MD (Rating: B)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

9 miles with 400 feet elevation gain.

Join us for a nice hike along the scenic Potomac River and adjoining forests of C&O Canal National Historical Park, Great Falls, Maryland.

Description:
We'll start our hike traveling on Burma Road from Anglers Parking lot and proceed to connect to the Gold Mine loop trail to include the Gold Mine Overlook. Once completing that trail, we will then connect to the towpath and head to the River Trail for a short but scenic loop along the Potomac. After that we travel to Potomac Overlook on Olmsted Island for some great views of Great Falls and the cascading water. After reconnecting to the towpath we'll hike back to the parking lot. The route is mostly level with a couple of short elevations in the forest.

The pace will be about 2.5 mph.

Bring:
Adequate water/hydration, snacks/lunch, and sturdy hiking shoes since there are some rocky areas and tree roots in the forest. Restrooms are open near the Tavern visitor center and at Anglers parking area. We'll stop about halfway through for lunch/snack at Tavern Visitor Center.

Meet:
We will meet in front of the restrooms at Anglers parking. Do not park across the street at Old Anglers Inn.
Please plan on being there at 9:15am so we can get everyone signed in and start the hike on time.

Dogs are welcome.
Dog Policy https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy
Please note that dogs are not allowed on the Olmsted Island boardwalk, so if you bring your dog, you will have to wait for us at the entrance to Olmsted Island

Map of Hiking Trails at Great Falls, Maryland:
https://www.nps.gov/choh/planyourvisit/upload/Great-Falls-Hiking-Map.pdf

Directions to
Anglers Parking – C&O Canal Trust
The parking lot has lower and upper parking areas.
10790 MacArthur Blvd.
GPS 38.98247, -77.22703

Any questions, please message me on Meetup or text/call @202-528-0456. If you text me, please include your name.