The Saddle Rock is called this way as the best way to cross it is by pretending to get into a saddle. Left foot on the little step carved out and the right foot on the other side of the rock. For first timers, hold on to the root on the side, there is a big drop down to the Potomac.

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1. Scott's Run Falls – Stubblefield Falls Overlook loop from Scott's Run Nature Preserve

3.73km

01:03

70m

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2. Scott's Run Falls – Stubblefield Falls Overlook loop from Scott's Run Nature Preserve

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01:03

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70m

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3. Stubblefield Falls Overlook – Scott's Run Falls loop from River Oaks

5.31km

01:30

120m

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Location: Mclean, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

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The Saddle Rock

1. Scott's Run Falls – Stubblefield Falls Overlook loop from Scott's Run Nature Preserve

2. Scott's Run Falls – Stubblefield Falls Overlook loop from Scott's Run Nature Preserve

3. Stubblefield Falls Overlook – Scott's Run Falls loop from River Oaks

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