Little Falls Creek in Somerset is found within Vinton Park - an 18-acre natural area along the upper main stem of the Little Falls Branch. Vinton Park has an excellent hiking trail along the creek with two stream crossings on stepping stones. The creek meanders through the Town of Somerset and can be easily accessed from the footpath by the Somerset Pool. A nice trail takes you upstream or downstream from the Somerset Pool parking lot. Head upstream for stepping stones across the creek and a small waterfall; there is also a lovely beech forest on the stream banks. If you head downstream, you can follow the creek to the Willard Ave neighborhood park.
The Little Falls Branch is located in lower Montgomery County, Maryland. It runs 4.5 miles from its headwaters in the Chevy Chase Club to the Potomac River, where it joins the river just north of Little Falls. After leaving Somerset, it runs through the Little Falls Stream Valley Park, where there are hiking and biking trails and many places to stop and enjoy the natural environment.
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- Passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time
Historical Status
Keep your distance from other people.
Practicing social distancing is still essential. Only go to the beach if you are able to keep 6 feet or 2 meters away from others. Follow the instructions provided by your local health authorities. If your community has asked that you remain indoors and away from others, do so. Spending a day in any crowded place is the worst thing we can do for our most vulnerable right now and will counter our efforts to curb the virus’s spread.
- Passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time
- Historical Status
Little Falls Creek in Somerset is found within Vinton Park - an 18-acre natural area along the upper main stem of the Little Falls Branch. Vinton Park has an excellent hiking trail along the creek with two stream crossings on stepping stones. The creek meanders through the Town of Somerset and can be easily accessed from the footpath by the Somerset Pool. A nice trail takes you upstream or downstream from the Somerset Pool parking lot. Head upstream for stepping stones across the creek and a small waterfall; there is also a lovely beech forest on the stream banks. If you head downstream, you can follow the creek to the Willard Ave neighborhood park.
The Little Falls Branch is located in lower Montgomery County, Maryland. It runs 4.5 miles from its headwaters in the Chevy Chase Club to the Potomac River, where it joins the river just north of Little Falls. After leaving Somerset, it runs through the Little Falls Stream Valley Park, where there are hiking and biking trails and many places to stop and enjoy the natural environment.
