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Crabtree Falls

Rte. 56, 6 mi east of Blue Ridge Pkwy., or 19 mi from Wintergreen by following Rte. 151 south and then Rte. 56 west at Roseland, Wintergreen, VA
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Central Florida
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

For those of us who are not young and spry, this is a tough climb. That being said, even taking the trail for only a half-mile proved to be extremely rewarding. The highest falls east of the Mississippi, Crabtree Falls is a magnificent adventure with plenty of areas to sit, rest and enjoy what nature has blessed us with. From... More

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Arlington, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

We hiked all the way up the trail. The waterfalls were beautiful, and you get a great view of the mountains from the top!

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

It is a very narrow and winding road climbing to get to an area for parking. The walking trails do have benches in some of the areas for you to stop and rest and take pictures of the falls at different levels of the climb. The rock formations are magnificent and the cascading water falls and then the flowing water... More

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Great Falls, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

This is a hike worth taking at any time. It is a 3.4 miles round trip, starting at the lower trail head off VA route 56. But if the water flow is heavy (usually in the spring after a heavy rain or snow melt), the hike is truly outstanding-even though muddy. The trail is well-maintained and within the capability of... More

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Centreville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

This is a beautiful spot and well worth the drive into the mountains. The falls a simply beautiful and the trail snakes upward around the falls and hills. While the hike isn't long and skilled hikers might scoff, it's almost all uphill so just be prepared for that. Drive to the upper parking area to start - you can pay... More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2013

Been here numerous times, but this recent trip was after a large snow and subsequent rain. Never have seen so much water coming over the falls.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

I loved the hike, but we had a bunch of icy obstacles, to be expected this time of year. It took about 2 hours for us to hike the 1.7 miles to the top. But once you get up there, all the work is worth it. Absolutely beautiful!

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

The climb is very worthwhile but even if you take the dog and a book and sit by the falls at the bottom, it's a superb way to spend a few hours. Only downside was an unpleasant surprise: a parking fee in the middle of nowhere, no credit cards accepted. I certainly wasn't going to drive back to a town... More

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Nokesville, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

The falls are beautiful. It is just a short walk to the base of the falls if you just want to see the falls. There is a nice hike to the top of about 1.5 miles. It was very icy when we were there, so we will have to return to make it to the top.

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Sterling, VA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

It was a little crowded, but Crabtree Falls is a wonderful place for a day hike. My boyfriend took me on a picnic hike while we were visiting Fairview B&B for the weekend, and we had a wonderful time. There are plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view of the waterfalls and the mountains. We were there during... More

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