Start point: the Boathouse at Fletchers Cove
End point: Horsepen Branch
miles hiked: around 24
Got up super early and hiked out, made it to Great Falls around noon. The Potomac River narrows from nearly 1000 feet, just above the falls, to between 60 and 100 feet wide as it rushes through Mather Gorge, a short distance below the falls. All this was carved after the last ice age when the ocean levels dropped, forcing the Potomac to carve deeper into the rock in its path to the sea. Getting to see Great Falls has been one of the most impressive things to see, and only fifteen miles from the nations capital. After hiking another couple hours I realized this is alot harder on your feet than the Appalachian Trail. Its almost like road walking, I'm guessing this path is a blast to ride your bike down, but not so fun to hike. Lots of great views of the Potomac river along the way.
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