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Suggested Itinerary WanderLove Summer Day Trip to Crabtree Falls

  • Address
    11581 Crabtree Falls Highway
    Montebello , VA 24464
  • Phone
    434-263-7015
  • City
    Montebello
    Locality
    Nelson
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  • Visit Site

Travelers have been trading in their long vacations for shorter day trips during these unprecedented times. Those who are looking for the perfect daytrip should travel peaceful Nelson County roads to Crabtree Falls. 

The Crabtree Falls hike is unique hike- as you wind around the mountain, you will be hiking next to the falls for the entire way up. For amateur photographers, there are plenty of scenic views at which to stop and take pictures. Hikers of all ages and abilities can enjoy views of the falls; the first overlook is about ten feet from the parking lot! There is a small parking fee per vehicle. If you’re enjoying a day trip with your dog, just make sure he or she is well-behaved and on a leash. The Falls are open from year-round from dawn to dusk. It takes around for hours for a round-trip hike. If you’re thinking of staying a night, Crabtree Falls offers a quiet campground.  

Summertime in Nelson County is gorgeous. A ride along any of Nelson’s rural, peaceful roads features bright blue skies and deep forest greenery. Summer hikes along Nelson’s Crabtree Falls are a refreshing respite from the summer heat. Wildflowers and ferns grow in abundance in the mixed oak-hickory forest, and there are thickets of rhododendron as well. The songs of forest birds such as the black-throated blue warbler and the slate-colored Junco add to the ambiance. 

After your trip to the top of Crabtree Falls, you may want to stop by 12 Ridges Vineyards. 12 Ridges crafts high-quality, cool-climate sparkling wine and also offers panoramic views on 7,500 square feet of outdoor patio. You’ll enjoy views that bring the word “majestic” to mind. Another craft beverage producer, Bold Rock Hard Cider, offers river views, music, activities, and even special events for the family dog!

If you’re traveling south after your day in Nelson, you’ll want to stop by the Colleen Drive-In on the way out of town for a cool treat. Just look for the huge ice cream cone! If you’re traveling north, stop by Ebb & Flow off Route 6 for unique, local, hand-made gifts. Can’t tear yourself away from Nelson? Don’t worry- it happens to visitors all of the time. Stay the night at the Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort for trout fishing or pitch a tent right where the relaxation is -the Crabtree Falls Campgrounds.

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Central Virginia

Last Updated: 08/31/2020

What's Nearby

  • Crabtree Falls Cabin
    Crabtree Falls Cabin
    12817 Crabtree Falls Highway
    Montebello, VA 0
    0.02 MI
  • Crabtree Falls Rental
    Crabtree Falls Rental
    12817 Crabtree Falls Highway
    Montebello, VA 24464
    0.02 MI
  • Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort
    Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort
    10572 Crabtree Falls Hwy.
    Montebello, VA 24464
    0.02 MI
  • Crabtree Falls Trail
    Crabtree Falls Trail
    11581 Crabtree Falls Hwy.
    Montebello, VA 24464
    0.02 MI
  • Appalachian Horse Adventures at Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort
    Appalachian Horse Adventures at Montebello Camping and Fishing Resort
    10572 Crabtree Falls Hwy.
    Montebello, VA 24464
    0.02 MI

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