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Scott’s Run Nature Preserve is one of only a few nature preserves in the Fairfax County Park Authority system. It is a remarkable place of rare plants and splendid beauty, yet that beauty is challenged by urban pollution and human destruction.
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Jun 21, 2024 · The following Google Map will help you locate the two parking lots at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve. Parking is probably the biggest challenge when visiting Scott’s Run. There are two parking lots: the main parking lot is located on Georgetown Pike near Swinks Mill Road.
- 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
Oct 17, 2016 · Scott’s Run Nature Preserve is located just off Georgetown Pike near the intersection with I-495. The park has a large network of trails, including the easy path to the waterfall, as well as several more challenging trails along the river’s cliffs. You can find a PDF of the park’s trail map HERE.
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Aug 9, 2020 · There are six main interconnecting trails that run through the preserve; winding their way around matured hardwood forest, sheer bluffs, and rocky cliffs overlooking the Potomac River. There are two parking lots with trailheads linked by a connector trail.
