Also known as Great Falls Park.
Potomac, Maryland, United States
Purple Horse Beach is a safe, beautiful and family-friendly and small sandy beach in Potomac. It's a pretty and safe place for both adults and children to visit in the summer. It's around 0.18km in length, which is super small. There are no amenities so bring what you need and please don't leave anything behind. In peak summer months it can be difficult to stake out a peaceful place on the sand because it's a popular spot. The views are good but you need to watch out for the weather because it's not always good, so check The best time to visit Purple Horse Beach to be prepared. Be aware that drinking alcohol, practicing activities, swimming, and bringing dogs is not allowed. This beach is also known as Great Falls Park.
Purple Horse Beach is one of the more challenging beaches to access. It is not wheelchair accessible and difficult for disabled visitors and small children. To get here is an adventure. You can only go to this beach by walking or hiking. There are no lifeguards on duty at the beach, so it is a swim-at-your-own-risk zone. Due to it's hard access, Purple Horse Beach is undeveloped and remote. The cell phone signal is weak there, so be prepared.
There are no outside shower, umbrella for rent, and chairs for rent.
May, June, September, October are the best months to visit Purple Horse Beach and other beaches in Potomac, because that's when the temperatures are warm and there's probably less crowd (not guaranteed).
June, July, August, September
January, February, November, December
May, July, August, October
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Day Temperature | 8ยฐ C | 12ยฐ C | 17ยฐ C | 21ยฐ C | 28ยฐ C | 31ยฐ C | 33ยฐ C | 32ยฐ C | 29ยฐ C | 24ยฐ C | 16ยฐ C | 14ยฐ C |
Night Temperature | -2ยฐ C | -1ยฐ C | 3ยฐ C | 9ยฐ C | 14ยฐ C | 19ยฐ C | 22ยฐ C | 21ยฐ C | 18ยฐ C | 12ยฐ C | 5ยฐ C | 2ยฐ C |
Rain | 101mm | 138mm | 129mm | 136mm | 156mm | 136mm | 149mm | 145mm | 126mm | 138mm | 95mm | 130mm |
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