Crabtree Falls Trail

Region: Central Virginia
Locality: Nelson County

11581 Crabtree Falls Hwy.
Route. 56
Montebello, VA 24464

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Crabtree Falls, the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, is a popular attraction located in Nelson County, 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 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 3-mile 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.
Open dawn to dusk.

Accessibility: Accessible (click for more) 



Children Welcome
Pets Welcome

Telephone:
Pedlar District Ranger office: (540) 291-2188
Nelson County visitor inquiries,: (800) 282-8223

Email:
info@nelsoncounty.com

Website:
www.nelsoncounty.com


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