Muhammad Saqib
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Great spot for a refreshing weekend near the DMV. On weekends, try to go early—police sometimes close the enterance, which is about 1.5 miles from the park. If it’s closed, you can park at the small lot just before the Great Falls signal, called ‘Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail.’ There’s an easy hiking trail across the road that takes you to Great Falls in about 35 minutes.