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

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

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

01:30

5.31km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

62 m

Scott's Run Nature Preserve Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Big parking lot for Scott's Run. Holds about 30-40 cars. Can get extremely busy on weekend with good weather as of 9am onwards.

Tip by

2

1.85 km

Bench at Red and Teal Trail Junction

Highlight • Rest Area

Bench to take a rest, just where the Red and Teal trail merge.

Tip by

3

2.24 km

Downstream view of the Potomac River

Highlight • River

Great place to take photos very early in the morning. The sun rises just over the Potomac, shining upstream. Paired with fog on the water it can be a very nice scenery for some magical photos.

Tip by

4

2.50 km

View of the Potomac River Upstream

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's a little off the trail, but can be easily be reached by climbing over some of the rocks. Once the Potomac is reached, it offers a great up stream. …

Tip by

5

2.60 km

The Saddle Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

Tip by

6

2.68 km

Stubblefield Falls Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great overlook over the Potomac (upstream). Two trails go past here, so the overlook is frequently visited by other hikers.

Tip by

7

3.33 km

Scott's Run Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Scott's Run waterfall into the Potomac. Best visited early in the mornings if solitude is preferred. Gets heavily overrun in the summer by a lot of people sun bathing, picnicking …

Tip by

B

5.31 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.45 km

1.29 km

577 m

Surfaces

2.46 km

1.52 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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