C&O Canal Geology Hike at Great Falls Potomac

Name: C&O Canal Geology Hike at Great Falls Potomac
Start: 2026-04-01T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-01T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center

Schedule

Wed Apr 01 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center | Potomac, MD

Want to have a lesson and hands-on geology be adventurous? Join us as we hike along the towpath and Olmsted Island Trail to the Great Falls Overlook! We’ll explore rock formations, observe layers and folds, and discover the story they tell about how the Earth was shaped.
Programs will continue in light rain or snow. Please review the weather forecast the day before to prepare.
Remember to dress for the weather and pack your lunches and water bottles!
Students will spend a large part of the day walking on the towpath, which is a dirt path, sometime muddy. Please wear appropriate footwear, ie. sneakers or boots. Flip flops, slip-on shoes, or sandals are not appropriate and present a safety issue.
Cost: Free (As long as our academic waiver is granted - otherwise the park entrance fee is required)
Ages: All elementary grades (K-6th)
Location: Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center is 11710 MacArthur Boulevard, Potomac, MD 20854.
Date: 04/01/2026 (Wed.)
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Please register as there are limited spots available:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A8A62AA0F8CF8-58672702-cocanal