Crabtree Falls Trail
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virginia · Nelson County

Crabtree Falls Trail

Virginia's tallest cascading waterfall with multiple viewing platforms.

Rating
Length
3.0 mi
Difficulty
3
County
Nelson

About This Trail

Crabtree Falls is the highest vertical-drop cascading waterfall east of the Mississippi River, with a total drop of over 1,200 feet through a series of five major cascades. The trail climbs steeply alongside the falls with multiple overlooks providing stunning views of each cascade.

Location

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Coordinates: 37.8522, -79.0789 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Charlottesville, VA, take the Blue Ridge Parkway south to VA-56. Head east on VA-56 for approximately 6 miles to the Crabtree Falls parking area on the left.

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