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Short, but steep, hike to Virginia's finest waterfall.


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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

Point to Point

3,062' 933 m

High

1,748' 533 m

Low

1,314' 400 m

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Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

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  4.3 from 22 votes

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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
View from the top of  the falls
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
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