61° · Mostly clear nowSun on your face. That's the whole plan.
ParkRiver Oaks
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
- 4.62.1k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 6 pm
336-acre Fairfax County preserve with wooded trails, a creek waterfall and Potomac River access.
Quick answers
Scott’s Run Nature Preserve in short
When is Scott’s Run Nature Preserve open?
Every day, 7 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Scott’s Run Nature Preserve?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Scott’s Run Nature Preserve indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Scott’s Run Nature Preserve good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Scott’s Run Nature Preserve cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Scott’s Run Nature Preserve?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Scott’s Run Nature Preserve?
7400 VA-193, McLean, VA 22102.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 6 pm
- Outdoors
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 6 pmmonday7 AM–6 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 7 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
- 2 Scott's Run Falls · 13 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk · 4 km
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 2.1k reviews
Known for
- Waterfall
- Potomac River
- Blue trail
- Wildlife viewing
What people say
- People like:
- Waterfall, easy and clearly marked trails, river views
- Worth knowing:
- Steep hills and rocky paths in places
Around River Oaks
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time