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Spy Rock to Crabtree Falls Shuttle
Trail
8.0 mile
12.9 kilometer
point to point
78% Runnable
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
1,550'
473 m
Descent: -2,525' -770 m
High: 3,926' 1,197 m
Low: 1,759' 536 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 10% (6°)
Max Grade: 34% (19°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“This point to point run combines Spy Rock Road, a portion of the A.T., and the Crabtree Falls Trail in a scenic outing.”
— John Phillips
Features
Views · Waterfall
Overview
An outstanding run that includes both the 360 degree view from Spy Rock and the 1,200 foot high cascades of the Crabtree Falls all bundled into one full and enjoyable point-to-point route.
Need to Know
At the start of the outing, leave a shuttle car at the Crabtree Falls parking lot (there is a small fee to park here). This will be used to fetch the rest of the cars at the end of the day. Then drive everyone to the parking lot at the end of Fish Hatchery Road.
Description
Starting from the parking at the end of the Fish Hatchery Road, climb the Spy Rock Road which leads to the Appalachian Trail. Shortly after the junction with the A.T. take the short Spy Rock Spur. This is a rock scramble that rises to a 360-degree view. Return to the A.T. and continue running first east, and then slightly north to the Crabtree Farm Road.
Where the trail crosses the road, turn left to descend the road to the parking in Crabtree Meadows, and then continue down the Crabtree Falls Trail. Along this portion of the trail, you'll enjoy scenic views, and will pass Upper Crabtree Falls. This is a perfect place to stop to enjoy the scenery, and the falls themselves are spectacular.
From there, it's a straight shot down the Crabtree Falls Trail to reach your shuttle car and the end of the run.
Where the trail crosses the road, turn left to descend the road to the parking in Crabtree Meadows, and then continue down the Crabtree Falls Trail. Along this portion of the trail, you'll enjoy scenic views, and will pass Upper Crabtree Falls. This is a perfect place to stop to enjoy the scenery, and the falls themselves are spectacular.
From there, it's a straight shot down the Crabtree Falls Trail to reach your shuttle car and the end of the run.
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