Mather Gorge

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Mather Gorge is a dramatic, narrow canyon on the Potomac River known for its steep cliffs, powerful rapids, and scenic views near Great Falls.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf canyon
gorge
landform
formedBy erosion by the Potomac River
geologicalFeature metamorphic bedrock
hasActivityRestriction swimming prohibited in most areas
hasCharacteristic narrow
powerful rapids
scenic views
steep cliffs
hasEcosystem Piedmont forest
riparian habitat
hasHazard dangerous rapids
strong currents
hasTrail Billy Goat Trail NERFINISHED
River Trail
hasViewpoint overlooks at Great Falls Park
locatedIn Maryland
United States of America
surface form: United States

Virginia
locatedOn Potomac River NERFINISHED
managedBy National Park Service
namedAfter Stephen Tyng Mather NERFINISHED
near Great Falls of the Potomac NERFINISHED
partOf Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park NERFINISHED
Great Falls Park NERFINISHED
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail corridor NERFINISHED
popularFor birdwatching
hiking
rock climbing
sightseeing
whitewater kayaking
within Potomac Gorge NERFINISHED

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River Trail near Mather Gorge
subject surface form: River Trail (Great Falls Park)
subject surface form: Billy Goat Trail
Great Falls Park riverSection Mather Gorge