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River Bend Nature Center
8700-8814 Jeffery Road, Great Falls, Virginia, United States
About the River Bend Nature Center
River Bend Nature Center is a picturesque park and tourist attraction located in Great Falls, Virginia. Situated at 8700-8814 Jeffery Road, this nature center offers visitors the opportunity to explore the beauty of the outdoors and learn about the local wildlife and ecosystems. With walking trails, scenic overlooks, and educational programs, River Bend Nature Center is the perfect destination for nature lovers of all ages. Whether you're looking to hike, birdwatch, or simply relax in a tranquil setting, this institution provides a unique and immersive experience in the heart of Virginia's natural landscape.
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8700-8814 Jeffery Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066, United States
Reviews of River Bend Nature Center
"Such a wonderful place!! I recommend bringing a bike to get through all the trails since there are so many! My husband and I love geocaching and this is the PERFECT place to do it! So many geocaches to find, and you get to see lots of wildlife on the way! We saw a baby gator, wild deer, raccoons, a great blue heron, and cool lubber grasshoppers! Bathrooms are clean and accessible at the front of the park. Wheelchair accessible trails and it looks like they have kayak rentals too. Picnic areas located in a few places around the park - great place to have lunch."
"202208 I came to explore a different park of the park. Didn't go as planned, ended up hiking the blue trail all the way to Great Falls instead of hopping in the orange trail back to the visitors center. The visitors center has 2 parking area. If you want to hike toward the nature center, park in the lot on the left of the visitor center. If you want to head to great falls, park in the lot on the right. To the right if the visitors center is the boat ramp. Donations are accepted. Please bring cash $2 per day/car and $20 per year - honor system. The blue trail is pretty flat with some muddy spots. Once crossed into Great Falls, some parts of the trail is very narrow and rocky. Recommend wearing hiking shoes!! If you have walking stability concerns, please be careful. Hang onto someone. Most of the trail is shady, which is nice, including both parking areas. It is unfortunate that only some spots of the trail offer a view of the river. Once you reach the Fall, a little over a mile from the parking lot, it's very pretty. I didn't go passed the little falls but imagine it to be even prettier. There were a lot more people on this part of the trail than the part that goes toward the Nature Center. You can rent canoe by the boat ramp. The restrooms were not in operation today, but portable bathrooms are available. I love that many people took their dogs hiking today. Too many dogs are stuck at home and dint get to go anywhere.... sad. I plan on coming back many more times to explore the other trails. 202204 My first time here... not sure why I wanted so long! The trails are so well marked. Have a copy of the trail map so you will know which turn to make. There was a lot of bugs and I even sprayed myself down. I walked the paved trail behind the nature center then heading to the visitor center, hiked along the Potomac River headed north on the blue trail and took the orange trail back to the nature center. Total of 1.67 mile. I'm going to come back in the fall, less bugs. Also, the bushes, scrubs, and trees could be trimmed back some on the trail. There were all kind of rocks on the trails. Not sure what they are, maybe just all sort of river rocks. They look naturely placed there."
"The trails around nature center are very nice but the nature center itself has nothing to look around."
"Whattcan't be said about the River Bend Nature Centerthat most people already know. My very first visit was to do some filming with my Drones. I was aware of the do's and don't's so I stopped the ground keeper who were so insightful and helpful, I mean it was so pleasant to see these gentlemen willing to stop from their busy schedule to provide insightful and very accurate directions to the Nature Center. Upon arrival, I met and was greeted by the residents that frequent the Center and provided with known locations for great shots. I was so satisfied with the entire experience that I couldn't mention everything in one page. However, the temperature was just right for filming the forest areas and the Potomac River as it wasn't crowded with visitors and residents alike. I had total freedom to film the natural areas and was really impressed with the cleanliness of the trails and the Hidden Pond area, which was magnificently green with shades of brown and reds for this time of year. I will admit it was a little breezy, but added to the effect with the foliage and the leaves falling from the trees. If you're looking to get away from it all, the River Bend Nature Center is a great choice for just that. You can really soak in the stillness of the forest and the sound of the running stream of the Potomac River. Definitely, one of Fairfax County's hidden gems."
"Beautiful walks along the Virginia side of the Potomac River, and the area known as Great Falls. Most of the trails are easy to moderate, but with a fast pace, you can still get a good workout. Lots of scenic overlooks of the river, and the falls. Weekends can get pretty crowded, and parking fills up quickly, so get there early."
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