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Scott's Run Stream Crossing – Scott's Run Falls loop from Scott's Run Nature Preserve

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United States
Virginia
Fairfax County
Mclean

Scott's Run Stream Crossing – Scott's Run Falls loop from Scott's Run Nature Preserve

Easy

4.9

(3296)

18,750

hikers

Scott's Run Stream Crossing – Scott's Run Falls loop from Scott's Run Nature Preserve

00:54

3.17km

70m

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: October 1, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

403 m

Scott's Run Stream Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

One of two crossings over the Scott's Run stream. Can be easily achieved due to the concrete stumps which allows the hikers to step on. No special footwear required.

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2

1.11 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 …

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3

1.52 km

Burling Cabin Chimney

Highlight • Historical Site

4

3.11 km

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.

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3.17 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.65 km

836 m

682 m

Surfaces

2.11 km

682 m

278 m

102 m

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Wednesday 14 October

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38 %

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