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

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

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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: March 4, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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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.

Tip by

1.01 km

Downstream view of the Potomac River

Highlight • River

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.

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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. …

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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 …

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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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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

2.50 km

Burling Cabin Chimney

Highlight • Historical Site

3.92 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

789 m

540 m

Surfaces

2.35 km

874 m

698 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Today

Sunday 10 May

28°C

11°C

42 %

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

Bench at Red and Teal Trail Junction

Downstream view of the Potomac River

View of the Potomac River Upstream

The Saddle Rock

Stubblefield Falls Overlook

Scott's Run Falls

Burling Cabin Chimney

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