Potomac Wayside

Purcellville, Virginia

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12.7 miles N of Purcellville, Virginia

GPS:	39°19'12.1"N 77°42'43.6"W Maps \| Directions
State:	Virginia

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Directions

From Purcellville, Virginia

Head west on W Main St toward N 21st St (0.1 mi)
Turn right onto N 23rd St (0.1 mi)
Continue onto N 21st St (0.7 mi)
Continue onto State Rte 690/Hillsboro Rd (1.3 mi)
At the traffic circle, continue straight onto State Rte 690 (3.0 mi)
Turn left onto VA-9 W/Charles Town Pike (2.3 mi)
Slight right onto State Rte 671 (7.6 mi)
Turn right onto US-340 N
Entering Maryland
(0.9 mi)
Make a U-turn at Valley Rd
Entering Virginia
Destination will be on the right
(0.9 mi)

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TIM

9/8/17 6:02 am

I've been there and it is pretty. But I would not swim in falls: it includes bit of storm water runoff. Much better to swim in shallows of Potomac 100 feet away. And there are plenty of snakes in area, though harmless unless copperhead (which are not aggressive). The only long term parking is 3-4 slots at far end of lane. The drop off lane for boaters and tubers is just that: for drop offs. Buses use it in summer. Your own car shuttle is one option. But parking for 2nd car can be 1-3 miles away.

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