Amidst tall buildings and the hustle and bustle of Tysons Corner lies a magical eight-foot wide paved pedestrian trail with tall trees and lush greenery, linking Magarity Road at Westgate Elementary School to Colshire Meadow Drive near the McLean Metro Station and Capital One Center.
Scott’s Run Trail was designed to improve access to the McLean Metro Station, yet it also provides many more benefits, like exercise and improved mental health found in its peaceful respite. Body and soul can luxuriate in a natural setting near running water.
The name comes from Scott’s Run Stream Valley Park and Westgate Park, which are mostly within the property of the Fairfax County Park Authority, which helped with the design. The lighted half-mile trail was made possible by federal and Fairfax County funding.
Enter on Chain Bridge between Old Meadow and Scotts Crossing Road near the new Shipgarten Restaurant or at the other end of the trail, on Magarity, behind the school, next to the ball fields.
Fairfax County Supervisor Dalia Palchik (D-Providence)
Scott’s Run Trail includes a 90-foot bridge over Scotts Run Stream and a 50-foot bridge over a tributary.
Scott’s Run Trail includes a 90-foot bridge over Scotts Run Stream and a 50-foot bridge over a tributary.
The new $3.3 million 8-foot wide pedestrian Scott’s Run Trail officially opened Feb. 4, 2021 and was funded by the Federal Regional Surface Transportation Program and Fairfax County.