Scott’s Run Nature Preserve

Category: Nature preserve in McLean, Virginia

Address: 7400 VA-193, McLean, VA 22102, USA

Phone: +17037599018

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–8PM

Monday: 6AM–8PM

Tuesday: 6AM–8PM

Wednesday: 6AM–8PM

Thursday: 6AM–8PM

Friday: 6AM–8PM

Saturday: 6AM–8PM

Reviews

Shea Araba Waters

Sep 19, 2022

Beautiful and peaceful place to take a walk throughout seasons. Parking is very limited, especially on the weekend. There is a small waterfall that leads to the water.

mei brown

Sep 18, 2022

Beautiful woodland. Little water fall on the back. Wish park was easier

Hannah Chang

Sep 18, 2022

Carpool and be wary of limited parking. Parking is free. Pretty trail near a river and small waterfall.

Robert Olsen

Sep 17, 2022

Surprisingly large wooded public park offering waterfalls, hiking trails, pet attractions, and balance exercises crossing shallow streams. Many visitors come to picnic, and their sound sources can be annoying, but on the whole Scott's Run is a treasure.

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Questions & Answers

Is there motels close

Jan Counts | Sep 23, 2018
Deborah Macon | Sep 23, 2018

No motels very close but some pricier places available in McLean and Tysond

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Is it okay to hammock here?

J | Nov 26, 2021
Robert Barnovsky | Nov 26, 2021

Sure, but if you can protect the tree bark from rope damage as much as you can (with wider straps or cloth under the rope), it would be much healthier for the trees that you tie your hammock to.

Are there rest rooms? Are these open?

Habiba Chowdhury | Sep 22, 2021
Chevonne | Sep 22, 2021

Port a pottys were added

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Why can't people go on the water???

Yildiz Marie Ore Fl | Sep 22, 2020
Robert Barnovsky | Sep 22, 2020

Poor water quality. The health department determined that the water is not safe to swim in. Most of it drains from the Tysons corner area including its parking lots

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Are there any bbq places for families nearby?

Sarah khairi | Sep 22, 2020
Punit R | Sep 22, 2020

No. It's primarily a moderate hike with a small waterfall.

Does stroller go there?

Shaan Sadeqi | Sep 22, 2020
Liz Hailu | Sep 22, 2020

Not a good idea...i went with a jogger stroller and still very difficult...eventually had to turn back

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Is Scott's Run open after rain?

Kelly Cho | Sep 22, 2020
John F Kormos | Sep 22, 2020

Yes, as long as it is during normal hours, and a non flooding event.

Can we go swimming here?

Jay in the USA - Mein Leben in den USA | Sep 22, 2020
Noelle Carbone | Sep 22, 2020

There is NO swimming. You are not allowed to swim at your own risk. The FCPD are cracking down on this because of the 100s of bags of trash left by people who can’t follow the rules. It’s a class 4 misdemeanor, $250 fine and you get banned from the park. So no, you can’t swim there.

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Where is the rope swing located?

Natalie Findlay | Sep 23, 2019
Andrew B | Sep 22, 2020

There isn't one, it's illegal to swim or wade in the water for your own safety. $250 fine if you do swim

Can I fish there? If yes, what spot? Thanks

Jm Ocampo | Sep 23, 2019
Mark Lepofsky | Sep 23, 2019

Yes, I believe you could.

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Can people swim in the water hole and waterfalls there

Jason L | Sep 23, 2019
Arthur Frey | Sep 23, 2018

You aren't allowed to buy people do. There are all sorts of critters living there, so be careful. Please don't leave trash.

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Can you grill in th park?

Sayed Mohammad Mousavi | Sep 23, 2019
Nav K | Sep 23, 2019

Nope

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Do you pay to park here?

Quanette Mcdonald | Sep 23, 2019
Blair Gormley | Sep 23, 2019

No

How is the trail for dogs?

Sheridan Ohara | Sep 23, 2019
John Reynozo | Sep 23, 2019

It's great for dogs. I have two dogs one is about 80 lbs and the other about 50 lbs and never had any issues. Depending on what trail you take they might have to cross a really shallow stream or they can walk/hop across some concrete Piller "steps".

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Are you allowed to fish

William Mountcastle | Sep 23, 2019
Asad S. | Sep 23, 2019

I wouldn't eat any fish out of the potomac

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What are the open hours??

Sara Mazrawi | Sep 23, 2018
Arthur Frey | Sep 23, 2018

Sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.

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