When is Overlook 1 open?
Every day, 7 AM–7 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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ViewpointPotomac Ridge
Overlook 1
- 4.9262 reviews
- Open now · till 7 pm
First overlook at Great Falls Park, with views of the Potomac River's falls and gorge, reached by a short, easy walk.
Quick answers
Overlook 1 in short
When is the best time to visit Overlook 1?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Overlook 1 indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Overlook 1 good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Overlook 1 cost?
Tickets Per-vehicle park entrance fee (about $20).
Do you need to book Overlook 1?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Overlook 1?
About 45 minutes.
Where is Overlook 1?
McLean, VA 22102.
Is Overlook 1 wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 8 am.
In its favour
- Golden hour
- Open till 7 pm
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 48° out there
52°
Clear
- Feels
- 48°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6mph
- 8am
55° - 9am60°
- 10am
64°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 7 pm- monday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–7 PM
- sunday
- 7 AM–7 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Overlook 1
- 2 Olmsted Island Overlook · 2 min
- 3 Great Falls Overlook Trailhead · 7 min
- 4 Billy Goat Trail Section A Entrance · 12 min
- 5 Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park · 14 min
Good to know
- Tickets Per-vehicle park entrance fee (about $20)
- Outdoors
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 45 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.9from 262 reviews
Known for
- Potomac falls view
- Herons
- Fall foliage
- Rock climbing views
What people say
- People like:
- Scenic view, easy walk, river sounds, herons
Around Potomac Ridge
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Olmsted Island OverlookViewpoint · 2 min walk
Great Falls Overlook TrailheadTrail · 7 min walk
Good nowBilly Goat Trail Section A EntranceTrail · 12 min walk
Good nowChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic ParkPark · 14 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Jacket until 9 am. Light layer from 9 am.
JacketUntil 9 am
Light layerFrom 9 am