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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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Great January day. Loved seeing the guys at the top ice climbing. Cool stuff.
Sep 1, 2019
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May 4, 2019
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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…
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