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Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: US-VA-10
May require entrance fee for park access.
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Great Falls Park Loop - Untitled

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon3 March 2021

Varied rocky footpaths along Potomac River offer scenic views of Great Falls. Moderate hike with steady gradients.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Stay on marked trails, wear sturdy footwear. Carry water and be aware of slippery rocks near overlooks.

Weather check

At Start
97m

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38.9832, -77.3021

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 38.9832, -77.3021 @ 97m

Quick Stats

Distance
7.04 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
84m - 109m
Max Elevation
109 m
Max Gradient
12.4%
10%

Highlights

  • Great Falls Overlooks
  • Potomac River views

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+95 m

Total Descent

-92 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
26.6

26.6

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
2.03

2.03

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)61%
Moderate (3-8%)35%
Steep (>8%)4%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved29%
Unpaved71%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
29%
Gravel
8%
Dirt Track
63%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

4

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 18

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryEasy

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 38.983060
MAX LAT: 38.998380
MIN LON: -77.306170
MAX LON: -77.292140

Point Spacing: 1.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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