This gem is only 15 miles from the Nation’s Capital. At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. A series of boardwalks leads visitors over boulders and rushing waters to an overlook of the spectacular falls. Oftentimes kayakers can be seen running the rapids.
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