Name: Crabtree Falls Trail
Rating: 4.3

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4.3 from 22 votes

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in George Washington National Forest

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The upper portion of Crabtree Falls is especially serene during a foggy day.

Jan 21, 2017 near Nellysford, VA

Ice climbers at Crabtree Falls in January.

Feb 7, 2016 near Nellysford, VA

Jun 23, 2023 near Nellysford, VA

Crab Tree Falls (CTF), lone cairn at base of falls

Aug 18, 2018 near Nellysford, VA

Crab Tree Falls (CTF), Fast moving water

Aug 18, 2018 near Nellysford, VA

Take in this beautiful view from the Crabtree Falls Trail.

Mar 23, 2017 near Nellysford, VA

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Oct 29, 2023

Joni Zayakosky

Nice trail. Beautiful in the fall. Would not suggest for hiking a first time. — 7h 30m

Sep 9, 2023

Tyler Kilpatrick

Sep 3, 2023

J H

Not enough water today

Aug 9, 2023

Philip Minard

Jul 23, 2023

Breanna Heinz

Not for the beginner. But there is a paved patch and a bit of safer dirt path that lead to gorgeous views anyone of any age can enjoy. 3.1mi — 1h 45m

Mar 9, 2023

Adam MR

To the top of the falls and back, not the full trail. 3.6mi — 2h 15m

Jan 2, 2023

Bonnie Daya Emig

With Ron, Kimi & Pedro — 14h 30m

Jan 1, 2023

Charlie Scharfen

Had to walk around iced over spots in Jan. Only hiked up 2 miles to top of falls then went back for 4 mi round trip. 2 hrs at leisurely pace 4mi

Dec 30, 2021

Nathan Kitchen

Jun 1, 2021

Tiffany Andes

May 30, 2021

KINGSTON MARTIN

3h 00m

Sep 19, 2020

Noah E

Aug 22, 2020

Chance Johns

jumped up this fun trail with cal and will on the way up to the AT and the PRIEST!!! 2.7mi — 2h 00m

Feb 17, 2020

Catharina Morris

Dogs have to be leashed. 2.7mi — 2h 00m

Feb 16, 2020

Tim Arnold

Sep 19, 2019

Christopher Peckham

Jul 14, 2019

Faadhil Moheed

Pretty easy quick hike — 2h 00m

Jun 2, 2019

Alexandra Puryear

Miles and time are round trip. Steep and rocky, but the views along the way are worth it! 3.4mi

Jan 27, 2019

Forrest Cory

Out and back to the top of the falls - 4 or 5 very icy spots 4.1mi

Oct 29, 2018

Paul Snow

Crabtree to Priest 5.6mi

Sep 29, 2018

Allison Klein

Jul 17, 2018

Tyler Thieding

1.8mi — 0h 50m

Jun 15, 2018

Justin Bryan

Well laid out and good views of the waterfall. 3.4mi

Feb 19, 2018

Flat Foot Hiker

5.4mi — 3h 00m

Dec 9, 2017

Bryon Bowman

Sep 3, 2017

Chris Reeves

Aug 10, 2017

Chris McCloud

Did trail up to falls, need to return to do full trail

Jun 3, 2017

Sean Purple

Apr 29, 2017

Karen McTamaney

Mar 25, 2017

Lucas Kimerer

Feb 26, 2017

Roxanne Baer

Feb 10, 2017

Hamuel Says

2.7mi

Jan 20, 2017

Donovan Fitzgerald

Nice steep climb that runs up the canyon with some great views of the falls along the way. 2.7mi

Dec 13, 2016

Jenny Downey

Jordan//Icy//Made it to the top for sunset//Found a cave//Didn't stick to the trail

Nov 25, 2016

Elle Vicars

Can be VERY crowded. 3.4mi

Aug 20, 2016

Alaina Bryan

Upper falls trail 1.7mi — 2h 30m

Aug 16, 2016

Jess Bellone

4mi

Jul 30, 2016

Melody Kienholz

2.7mi

Jun 26, 2016

Chad Krouse

Jun 4, 2016

Matthew DeVries

first hike was me and Sophia 1.7mi

May 9, 2016

John Fitzpatrick

Great hike along waterfalls and great view from the top. Alot of vertical at the start of the trail 3.5mi

Mar 13, 2016

Rebekah Sidotti

Apr 8, 2015

Millicent Pyka

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Crabtree Falls Trail

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