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Scotts Run Nature Preserve

GreaT Falls, virginia

Trail Info


​Distance

varied

Trail Rating

Difficult

Trail Type

Loop

The Experience


You will love Towering forest canopy, waterfalls and great quick lunch break hike
You need to know Multiple choose your own trails that lead to the Potomac river.  Well-marked trails and historical markings make this a good jaunt for kids

Your adventure begins in over 300 protected acres in an urban environment make Scotts Run a gem for a day getaway. There are plenty of trails and interconnects to really ramp up the hiking mileage. The payoff for your hike is at the Potomac river where you will find the Scotts Run Waterfall. Do not be fooled by the rolling trails through the forest canopy and the beautiful tranquility, there are parts of the preserve to. Be mindful of with steep ascents or loose rock especially near the waterfall. Please monitor the kids and dogs appropriately and have fun with this little beauty in Washington DC suburb. The area is popular, go early or be subject to waiting for parking. The park is dog friendly, kid friendly and people friendly.​
HIKE ON!

GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
  • 1 water bottle
  • hiking shoes or trail runners
  • bug spray

HIKE ON!
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  • Home
  • Articles
    • Starters >
      • Beginner Hikers Must Haves
      • How to plan for a hike
      • Parents Guide to Family Hiking
    • Gear Guide >
      • Bicycles 101
      • Exo Spikes
      • Layering
      • Relive App
      • Trail Shoe Guide
      • Trail Sock Guide
    • Health & Safety >
      • First Aid Essentials
      • Hikers Safety Guide
      • Tick Prevention
      • Trail Food Guide
      • Training Guide >
        • Work Up : OLD RAG
        • Work Up : Mount Rogers
        • Work Up : Mount Marshall
    • Hike Lists >
      • Dark Sky Parks
      • Northern Virginia Trails for Dogs
      • Romantic Hikes
      • Trail Gems >
        • Hidden Gems Shenandoah National Park
        • Short but tough hikes
        • Summer Blockbuster Trails
        • Top Day Hikes Shenandoah National Park
        • Top Swimming Holes
        • Toughest Virginia Hikes
        • Waterfall Hikes
        • Virginia Fall Hikes
      • Ultimate Kids Trail Guide
      • Winter Hiking Guide
  • Trail Finder
    • Maryland Trails
    • Central Virginia Trails
    • Northern Virginia Trails
    • Shenandoah National Park Trails
    • Southern Virginia Trails
    • West Virginia Trails
    • Trail Ratings
  • Shop
  • Subscribe