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Crabtree Falls

Friday, Oct 18th Hike, Crabtree Falls, Montebello, VA

Crabtree Falls

Friday, Oct 18th Hike, Crabtree Falls, Montebello, VA

Details

http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/Organization/crabtree-falls/

Crabtree Falls, the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, is a popular attraction located in Nelson County, Virginia, just six miles off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27

Crabtree Falls features a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. The first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the upper parking lot along a gentle, paved trail making it an excellent stopover for travelers of all ages and abilities.

The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 2-1/2 mile Crabtree Falls Trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the Crabtree Creek Falls and lovely vistas of the Tye River Valley. From the upper falls, the trail follows the creek another 1.2 miles to the Crabtree Meadows parking lot.

Bring 2 liters of water, hiking poles, lunch/snacks, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and sweat rag, and a rain poncho just in case

Directions

11581 Crabtree Falls Highway Montebello, VA 24464

NOTE:  There is no cellphone signals here so download your maps or print them out to ensure you can find the falls parking lot.

I'll be in a Burgundy 2018 Honda Ridgeline

Friday, October 18, 2019
Montebello, VA · Directions
Meet at 10:00 AM
Hosted by TrailGuyEric
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About this event

http://www.nelsoncounty-va.gov/Organization/crabtree-falls/

Crabtree Falls, the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, is a popular attraction located in Nelson County, Virginia, just six miles off the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 27

Crabtree Falls features a series of five major cascades and a number of smaller ones that fall a total distance of 1,200 feet. The first overlook is just a few hundred feet from the upper parking lot along a gentle, paved trail making it an excellent stopover for travelers of all ages and abilities.

The more adventuresome hiker may continue along the 2-1/2 mile Crabtree Falls Trail to four other overlooks offering spectacular views of the Crabtree Creek Falls and lovely vistas of the Tye River Valley. From the upper falls, the trail follows the creek another 1.2 miles to the Crabtree Meadows parking lot.

Bring 2 liters of water, hiking poles, lunch/snacks, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray and sweat rag, and a rain poncho just in case

Directions to the trailhead

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11581 Crabtree Falls Highway Montebello, VA 24464

NOTE:  There is no cellphone signals here so download your maps or print them out to ensure you can find the falls parking lot.

I'll be in a Burgundy 2018 Honda Ridgeline

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Jan GUEST MEMBER
Jan
Richmond, VA

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