Great Falls Park | SCENIC OVERLOOKS

Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

There are three scenic overlooks at Great Falls Park, all within a short distance of the Visitor Center and parking areas. Judging which gives the best view is an effort in futility, and each person will have a favorite.

OVERLOOK 1

Access to the first overlook is through rough terrain that is not suitable for wheelchairs. Even the overlook itself is situated on rocks, not a man-made platform as are Overlooks 2 and 3. If you have difficulty walking or are in a wheelchair, use one of the other overlooks.

View from Overlook 1 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View from Overlook 1 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View from Overlook 1 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View from Overlook 1 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

Panoramic view of Great Falls from Overlook 1 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

Panoramic view of Great Falls from Overlook 1 at Great Falls Park in Virginia (click to enlarge)

OVERLOOK 2

Overlook 2 is handicap accessible, and the observation deck is a level, man-made platform.

Walkway to Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

Walkway to Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View of Great Falls from Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View of Great Falls from Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View of Great Falls from Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View of Great Falls from Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View downriver from Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View downriver from Overlook 2 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

OVERLOOK 3

Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park is also handicap accessible, and the platform is level.

Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

Panorama of Great Falls from Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

Panorama of Great Falls from Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia (click to enlarge)

View of Great Falls from Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View of Great Falls from Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View of Great Falls from Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

View of Great Falls from Overlook 3 at Great Falls Park in Virginia

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Last updated on January 17, 2025
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