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: June 30, 2025

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Start point

Parking

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25 m

Scott's Run Nature Preserve East Parking

Parking lot with space for about 10-15 cars

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1.91 km

Scott's Run Falls

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 …

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3.00 km

Downstream view of the Potomac 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.

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5.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

746 m

590 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.80 km

590 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

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Tuesday 23 September

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40 %

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Scott's Run Nature Preserve loop — McLean

Scott's Run Nature Preserve East Parking

Scott's Run Falls

Downstream view of the Potomac River

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