• Pleasent easy trail motly on well groomed path. There’s an overlook at the end of the Yellow Trail that gives you a nice view of the falls but you still have trees in the way. It was a sign for Great Falls Creamery. Review of Cummins Falls State Park. This trail follows the remains of the historic Patowmack Canal, one of the first canals ever to be built in the United States. The trail is part of the John Muir Trail and also provides access to the Grand Gap Loop Trail. The blue-blazed River Trail begins just after Overlook 3 and the high water marker. Cancel. Pay no attention to these mileage markers. Er führt entlang eines Flusses, durch 33.12 m Down, 3.5 mi Very pretty trail. Icy today (after this weeks snow) made it more challenging. C&O Canal Towpath: Carderock to Great Falls, Billy Goat Trail from Chesapeake & Ohio National Historic Park, Potomac River Overlook via Billy Goat Trail, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail to Great Falls Overlook, Great Falls Overlook via Billy Goat Trail Section A, Billy Goat Trail to Great Falls Observation Platform, Marsden Tract Campground to Monocacy Aqueduct, Marsden Tract Campground to Point of Rocks, Valley, Spring Hill and Mclean Hunt Park Trail [CLOSED], Valley, Anglers Spur, Woodland, Gold Mine and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail, Valley Trail, Gold Mine and Woodland Trail Loop, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Billy Goat Trail Loop, Stubblefield Overlook via Scott's Run Falls and River Trail, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This week we are exploring the Great Day Hike #4 in Segment 2, Graveyard Ridge and Skinny Dip Falls: Black Balsam Knob Road to Cherry Cove Overlook hike by Jim Grode. The new trail is well signed though. Tag Archives: Stubblefield Falls Overlook. Across from this is Julia Falls. Make sure you have actual hiking boots as there is some rocky terrain. 65.66 m Down, 1.7 mi I groaned Saturday morning when I woke up and saw Asheville was socked in again. • So, bring hiking rain jacket with good hiking boots, and take plenty of water. Beautiful views and a fun hike! In 2015, I had to ford the creek. On the hiking page I looked at it was rated 3 stars out of 5. Some sites overlook the lake. Jim Thorpe features cold and temperate climate and has a significant amount of rainfall during the year. Being a jerk / offensive? Very nice! I was glad I brought sunscreen with me because I needed it since about half the hike is exposed to the sun. This is a easy loop trail to Stubblefield Falls Overlook in Scott's Run Nature Preserve. We are sharing tales from the MST as hikers are pursuing the 40 Hike Challenge.. 110' Up 77.07 m Up And if you go on weekends, it'll have crowds too, so there's that. Stubblefield Overlook via Scott's Run Falls and River Trail is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Greenway, Virginia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. So it is a good trail and the scenic areas are nice but near the waterfall there is a bit of trash. Stubblefield Overlook via Scott's Run Falls and River Trail is a 2.4 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Greenway, Virginia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. For a longer hike, walk past the third overlook at Great Falls Park to pick up the River Trail. 72.99 m Down, 5.3 mi Get here early when it's quiet and not crowded. 241' Up 91.76 m Up Trail was good itself. This close to DC it is fairly heavily trafficked on Saturday. Reviewed June 9, 2017 . Angel Falls Overlook (5.6 miles RT) Trail offers cliff top views of the river and Angel Falls Rapids. The trails are well maintained with only a few uphills, but offer great views of the P Fun little area for kids to splash around nearby at concrete crossing. An Adventure Projects staff member will review this and take an appropriate action, but we generally don't reply. To reach those, go back to the intersection with the main trail. • Fall Creek Falls via Gorge Overlook Trail. It is a wide and well-maintained trail. Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is situated 2300 feet north of Stubblefield Falls. I decided to check this place out on this trip. Nice view of falls at end, but crowded. I saw a small sign at the entrance to Scotts Run on my last trip. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. Something else? Gear For This Hike. 300' Down Above, to the right of it, the base (via the Cable Trail, click HERE for that blog post) and my favorite one of all that is to the left of it. The full loop offers two more overlooks and should leave the crowds behind. Glen Onoko Falls and Lehigh Gorge Overlook Trail is just 2.6 miles from Jim Thorpe. 26' Up Beech Bottom Falls Trail The bat roost I saw in 2015 is still there: During construction of the trail, a wood bridge was installed over Abner Creek. • Follow the yellow blazes. I would definitely rate it 4. I’ll tell you it’s because you get the best view of both the Cane Creek Falls as well as the Rockhouse Falls. Caesars Head State Park is a very popular spot and, specifically, the Raven Cliff Falls Overlook trail is also very popular. Beautiful, particularly considering how close you are to the Beltway and how ensconced you are in suburbia. Nearby – Combine with a hike to Washington Crossing or Baldpate Mountain (10-15 min drive), or Kugler Falls or Lockatong High Falls (20 min drive). Rate this Hike ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Public Tracks. The trail is pretty tough. 253' Up • Falls Overlook Trail. On a side note. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips. A short trail to an overlook of Cedar Cliff Falls. Plummers Island is a 12-acre Potomac River island in Montgomery County, Maryland, about nine miles upriver from Washington, D.C., which holds the distinction of being the most scientifically studied island in North America. It's a neat view, but not as dramatic as the view of the entire falls from Chimney View or Erwin's View up ahead. 7.78 m Down, 3.8 mi Have you been there? Something else to keep in mind is that the wildlife refuge is home to ticks. Potomac Heritage Trail – Turkey Run to Scott’s Run (George Washington Memorial Parkway, VA) Posted on February 21, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik. Please explain. Plummers Island. Very technical with the rock scrambles on the cliff above the Potomac. 33.4 m Up Peaceful by the water. Follow the yellow blazes. From the third overlook, you’ll re-trace your steps to Riverbend Park. The campground is convenient to hikers of the Lone Star Hiking Trail. This trail goes by Lock 15 , Lock 16 , Lock 17 , Great Falls Overlook , Lock 18 , and Lock 19 . Your FREE account works with all Adventure Projects sites. Hike Info: –Trail Map –Park info –Interactive Map. This trail goes by Scott's Run Falls. Elevation Profile. This is a response to the above comment. 301' Up Follow the yellow blazes. I think it is a good trail but if you take the left path, it will get rocky and if it rained it will be slippery and muddy. From the east parking lot, follow this trail due north through the nature preserve up to the Stubblefield Falls Overlook. Click here to leave a review and improve this listing! Google maps will take you to a very small parking lot so plan ahead for it to be crowded, especially on weekends. Back then, there was no signage on the old trail. This area has many trails and even more (and confusing) connectors so looking at the posted maps or using the Hiking Project mobile app is essential. Lots of mud/roots/rocks. Nice trail a little crowded for a week day, very muddy! Turn left on a short connector to join the Potomac Heritage Trail. Pretty rugged trail, lots of elevation and bouldering. Hike Options. On weekends, you may find a food truck, too. You may be wondering why this is my favorite overlook. ” Not too crowded on a weekday! This is about an injury or accident 73.47 m Up We were there on a Saturday, and it was very crowded. “Stubblefield Falls Overlook provides a nice view of both the falls and the Potomac. There's no sign. At the overlook, looking upstream, you'll see the 15 ft. Upper Falls and the huge pool below them. 3.1 km Incredible waterfalls. david.morganwal 1 year, 8 months ago Easter themed letterbox hike. 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