Scott’s Run Nature Preserve: A Moderate 5.1 Mile Hike

Scott’s Run Nature Preserve: A Moderate 5.1 Mile Hike

Let's find out what's new, what's growing, and what's flowing at the Preserve, which recently reopened after repairs to wastewater pipes under the Potomac River. Expect to explore the Potomac shoreline; rocky cliffs and a beautiful view of Scott’s Run Waterfall which feeds into the Potomac River. We hopefully will see late-blooming wildflowers, and skunk cabbage. You may see egrets, hawks and eagles, and other birds. The trails are mostly packed dirt and flat.May encounter muddy trails and preening ducks.

Note: There are several stream crossings, most with concrete stepping stones.

Scotts Run Nature Preserve is a little piece of wilderness saved from urban sprawl. Edward D. Burling, a founding partner of Covington & Burling law firm, once owned well over a 100-acre portion of the land that makes up present-day Scott's Run nature preserve. It avoided development in the 1970's and was renamed the Dranesville District Park. Today it is known as the Scott's Run Nature Preserve.

Time to Meet: Please meet at 9:45 for introductions and sign in. We will start hiking promptly at 10:00

Directions to Trailhead:
We will meet in the larger of the two parking lots.
The GPS Coordinates are 38.959512, -77.205148
Please read this carefully…..The larger parking lot is on Georgetown Pike about 1 mile outside of the beltway. The best street address to use is 808 Swinks Mill Road, McLean VA. THIS ADDRESS IS ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE SCOTT’S RUN PARKING LOT.

Contact Information:
Please use the comments feature for routine comments and questions. The hike leaders are Tim; 202-744-0289, and Amber; 703-231-5978. Call or text as needed.

Details
Rating: Moderate
Distance: 5.1 miles
Elevation Gain: Approximately 584 Feet
Pace: 2.0 to 2.5 miles per hour
Facilities: There are no toilet facilities on this hike
Fees: No entrance fees

Cancellation:
In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, it may be cancelled up to the evening before the hike. Hikers will be notified through comments on this posting.

Weather:
The weather for this location can be found here.

Notes:
-Please note, you must sign up at by 9:00 PM the day before the hike.
-Please do not show up unregistered.
-Please keep this a fragrance free event.
-To find out more about PATC, click here.
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