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Home. Park Authority. Scott's Run Nature Preserve. Alert: Park Alerts: Park Status Notices. CONTACT INFORMATION: Click here to view facility hours. 703-759-9018 TTY 711. Parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov. 7400 Georgetown Pike. McLean, VA 22102. fairfaxparks. Jai Cole. Executive Director. Scott's Run Nature Preserve. View Operational Hours.
- Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
- Waterfall Hike
- Scott’s Run Waterfall
- Stubblefield Falls Overlook
- Back Into The Forest
- Wrap-Up Notes
I saw only a handful of people, including a plein air painter, several people taking photos of wildflowers, and a couple of local dog walkers. There are six named trails at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve, which is one of 420 parks managed by the Fairfax County Park Authority. A short segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail runs through t...
It’s easy to create a 3.3-mile loop hike that goes all the way around the perimeter of Scott’s Run Nature Preserve. It doesn’t matter which way you start on the loop, but I opted for a clockwise hike in order to enjoy the waterfall early and the quiet of the forest late. From the nature preserve parking area on Georgetown Pike, begin the hike from ...
There are signs that clearly prohibit swimming and wading. In fact, the water may be contaminated by sewage, pesticides and vehicular leaks. Umm, yuck. Another sign – just a few steps from the waterfall – notes that violators are subject to a $250 fine. Sadly, the signs typically deter very few people. I was the only one at the waterfall this day, ...
Continue following the blue-blazed Potomac Heritage Trail. Interestingly, this trail seems to parallel an unmarked trail that’s close to the Potomac River. In one or two spots, the unmarked trail meets up with the Potomac Heritage Trail, but be sure to ascend to the right at the 1.1-mile mark. Then, keep your eyes wide open. In a few steps, you wil...
I was never worried, but you will want to pay attention as you walk. At the 1.5-mile mark, ascend on a wide path as you move away from the river. Stay right at the 1.9-mile mark, as the path leads off to the Langley Swim and Tennis Club. You’re now on a connector trail that leads to the Oak Trail. Interestingly, despite the fact that Scott’s Run is...
From the main parking area, this forested hike in Northern Virginiatook me around 90 minutes, including time spent enjoying the falls and leaves. Scott’s Run Nature Preserveis located at 7400 Georgetown Pike in Mclean. The park’s hours are from sunrise to sunset. As noted above, you cannot swim, wade or bathe at Scott’s Run. You also cannot bring i...
- Easy
- 3.3 miles
- 420 feet
- Loop
Enjoy this 3.1-mile loop trail near McLean, Virginia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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- McLean, Virginia, United States
Aug 9, 2020 · In the middle of the suburban sprawl that is McLean lies a small nature oasis of 300+ acres in Scott's Run Nature Preserve, bordering the Potomac River. This nature preserve can be hiked year-round and is a sanctuary for rare wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife including deer and fox.
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Scott’s Run Nature Preserve. Description. This forest is composed of tall, slender trees including tulip poplar and American beech. The extensive 385-acre park is home to a number of breeding birds, including summer and scarlet tanagers, cerulean, Kentucky, and yellow-throated warblers.
Northern Virginia. McLean. Scott's Run Nature Preserve. Explore in 3D. “ A nice and easy loop around the nature preserve. Chris Kroehler. © OpenMapTiles © OSM. 3.2. Miles. Loop. 315' High. 66' Low. 348' Up. 319' Down. 4% Avg Grade (2°) 13% Max Grade (7°) Toolbox. Save to Apple Watch. Plan in onX Backcountry. Driving directions. Download GPX File.
Scott's Run Nature Preserve is a nature preserve in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in McLean, it is bordered by Virginia State Route 193 to its south, Interstate 495 to its east and the Potomac River to its north. It encompasses 336 acres (136 ha) of woodland with its namesake, Scott's Run, flowing through its west side.
