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

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Fairfax County
Mclean

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

Easy

3

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

01:07

3.92km

90m

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 1, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

607 m

Bench at Red and Teal Trail Junction

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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2

1.01 km

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

3

1.26 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

4

1.36 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

5

1.44 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.

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6

2.09 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

7

2.50 km

Burling Cabin Chimney

Highlight • Historical Site

B

3.92 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

789 m

540 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

874 m

698 m

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Saturday 10 October

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