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  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. George Washington National Forest
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This is the upper portion of the longest waterfall east of the Mississippi. Crabtree Falls is actually a series of waterfalls, and each section of the lower, middle, and upper falls can be seen as you hike along Crabtree Falls Trail. Upper Crabtree Falls is a particularly serene and picturesque waterfall that cascades down a large rock face.

Short Hike: Hike the Crabtree Falls Trail to 1.9-mile marker.

Family Friendly: Kids will enjoy the hike along the Crabtree Falls Trail and will enjoy seeing the waterfalls along the way.

Gem Type: Waterfall

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Feb 17, 2020
Catharina Morris
Jan 23, 2020
Daniel Morell
Great January day. Loved seeing the guys at the top ice climbing. Cool stuff.
Sep 1, 2019
Joshua Patz
Aug 31, 2019
Orlando Alegria
May 4, 2019
Will W
Drove to the parking lot at the top of the falls, be careful with this option if your car has low clearance and is not 4-wheel drive since the back…
Mar 27, 2019
Anna Choe
Dec 1, 2018
Chase Feldbrugge
Foggy day but great hike
Oct 1, 2018
Barry D

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