Great Falls Park (Maryland Side) (SSCC Field Trip)

Leader: Owen

When: Sunday, March 22, 2026, 7:00 AM

Address: 11710 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MD 20854

Subject: Nature, Waterfalls, and Wildlife

Where: Meet at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center

Breakfast: Following the shoot, we will meet at Tally Ho Restaurant, located at 9923 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD 20854.

Bring: Your camera gear, a sturdy tripod, and a variety of lenses. A wide-angle lens is excellent for capturing the expansive falls, while a telephoto lens is ideal for isolating details in the water or photographing birds and other wildlife. Don't forget a circular polarizer and neutral density (ND) filters if you want to experiment with long-exposure water effects.

About:

The Maryland side of Great Falls, part of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, offers some of the most dramatic views of the Potomac River as it drops 76 feet through a series of jagged rocks and rapids. The area is renowned for its rugged beauty and the engineering marvel of the C&O Canal.