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Outdoors and Sports Appalachian Trail to Harpers Creek

Campbell's Creek Waterfall on the Mau-Har Trail
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    Crabtree Falls Hwy
    Tyro, VA 22976
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    434-263-7015 (Nelson County Tourism)
  • City
    Tyro
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    Nelson
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A 2.6-mile hike along the Appalachian Trail to Harpers Creek, where the water gurgles through the large rocks. One of the highlights is crossing the hand-built swinging bridge over the Tye River in Nelson County. Hikers then begin a moderate climb towards a three-side trail shelter, along the way passing the Mau-Har trail heading up Harpers Creek. For energetic hikers a 1.5-mile trek up the Mau-Har trail will bring you to a 40 foot waterfall on Campbells Creek. Directions from Route 56 at Crabtree Falls: take Rt. 56 east approximately 3-4 miles. The AT crosses Rt. 56, a parking lot is available on the left.

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  • Family Friendly
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Region

Central Virginia

Last Updated: 09/07/2016

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