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Visitors have flocked to Scott’s Run for years to witness the spring wildflowers that carpet the forest floor. Trailing arbutus, Virginia bluebells and sessile trillium bloom on steep hillsides and create a small oasis of rare, fragile plants.
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.
Mar 30, 2022 · 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.
A 3.1-mile loop trail near McLean, Virginia, with river views, waterfall and rocky terrain. Moderately challenging, open year-round, popular for hiking and running, dogs on leash allowed.
Explore the diverse birdlife at this 385-acre park in the Piedmont Region of Virginia. Find directions, bird checklist, and photos of the forest habitat and its inhabitants.
Scott's Run Nature Preserve. 4.1 (129 reviews) Unclaimed. Parks, Hiking. Closed 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM. See hours. See all 411 photos. Review Highlights. “ Yup, that's right, there's a nice waterfall towards the back of the trail which opens the stream up to the Potomac River. ” in 14 reviews.
A 3.8-mile loop trail around the nature preserve in McLean, Virginia, with views of the Potomac River and a waterfall. The trail has many connector trails and creek crossings, and is rated intermediate by hikers.
