Scott's Run Nature Preserve

Scott's Run Nature Preserve

McLean, VA

A hidden tributary waterfall drops 20 feet into a rocky Potomac inlet at this small Northern Virginia preserve - one of the most accessible waterfall hikes from DC.

Photography Guide

Best Time
any
Crowds
Moderate
Shot Types
waterfalllandscapelong-exposure
Best Seasons
springfall
Practical Tips
30-minute hike to the falls. Scott's Run falls into a gorgeous rock amphitheater - get in the creek bed for an upward shot. Spring wildflowers line the trail in April.

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