Hike between Scott's Run Nature Preserve and Theodore Roosevelt Island
George Washington Memorial Parkway
The ten-mile Potomac Heritage Trail within George Washington Memorial Parkway is a popular path, connecting at some places to neighborhood trails, Turkey Run picnic area and Chain Bridge. Here, though, we suggest a longer hike connecting with another PHT segment in Scott's Run Nature Preserve, managed by the Fairfax County Park Authority. A combination natural surface path and road walk along Live Oak Lane connects the two.
This 10-mile PHT within George Washington Memorial Park and a 2-mile loop within Scott's Run Nature Preserve--connected by a 1-mile path along Live Oak Lane--are unusual for the relatively wild character of these places in such close proximity to urban environments. While one can, of course, travel in an upstream direction, we are considering this hike as one in a series of hikes travelling in a downstream direction from points north. The trailhead for Theodore Roosevelt Island/Potomac Heritage Trail/Mount Vernon Trail can be accessed from the Roslyn Metro and a pedestrian-bicycle facility, but you will need to set up a vehicle shuttle for travelling in one direction only. See a map of the corridor on the "Maps" page and review the hike as described in Potomac Heritage Trail: A Hiker's Guide. A map of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail from Theodore Roosevelt Island to Scott's Run
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4-7 Hours
Depending on trail conditions and your ability and experience.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Day, Dawn, Dusk
The trail surface varies from flat paved asphalt to native material with tree roots and moderate inclines.
Yes — On a leash.
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trailheads for Scott's Run Nature Preserve and for Potomac Heritage Trail/Theodore Roosevelt Island/Mount Vernon Trail
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