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Crabtree Falls Trail

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 4.3 (18)
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  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. George Washington National Forest
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“Short, but steep, hike to Virginia's finest waterfall. ”

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2.7

Miles

4.3

KM

77%

Runnable

3,062' 933 m

High

1,748' 533 m

Low

1,314' 400 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

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  4.3 from 18 votes

#3

in George Washington National Forest

#830

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  4.3 from 18 votes
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#3

in George Washington Nati…

#12

in Virginia

#830

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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
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
The middle portion of Crabtree Falls is just a few short switchbacks up from the lower section.
Jan 21, 2017 near Nellysford, VA

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