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Date of Hike: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 |
My partner is a water gal so I based my decision to do this hike on her preferences. I must say that I was at first slightly disappointed because I thought "falls" meant several different falls. Well...it is one gigantic fall with several spots well worth the steep effort arriving at the top. I am fairly new to the hiking thing and I try to hike at least twice a month. This hike, with its well maintained trail is a blessing to a beginner. It is not by any means simple as you traverse the back and forth trail...but at each definitive vantage point is a memorable view. Muddy at times so hiking boots are advisable...many fellow hikers decided on sneakers (not recommended unless you do not care as much).
HikingUpward gives this hike a "1" for solitude which is probably accurate on the weekends. We arrived before 9:AM midweek so only met others on the way back down.
The hike past the falls summit is for those who feel they need more exercise or those who are stream lovers. We sat and had lunch over the stream on a fallen tree...just before you reach the other parking area at trail's end. This parking area is .5 mile to the Appalachian Trail.
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Date of Hike: Monday, April 01, 2013 |
| I live on the eastern shore of maryland now but I'm from the piedmont of Va so mountains are in my blood and I hike at least a couple times of year. I planned the Crabtree hike with my wife and daughter while visiting my almost 80 year old father in NC.. Apr 1st was a beauty of a day and the weather was cooperative.. We arrived at the trailhead at 1050 and proceeded to ascend.. with the recent rains and snows in this area the falls were flowing nicely. Dad is a very determined hiker and goes at a steady pace.. remember he is near 80! He also had a chest cold but wanted to do this. My daughter was also not feeling well so after the third platform looking over the falls my wife decided to take her back to the car and my dad and I would finish what we started. My daughter has hiked some big mountains but I knew she didn't feel well so I encouraged her to go back. the trail was muddy and standing water in places. We came across several folk and some who turned around due to the mud but we trudged on.. The falls as we got to different platforms were spectacular.. just when you thought you were there, you looked up to see more.. after seeing a sign that said 1.2 of 1.7 we knew we had it... as is the case in the mountains weather can change and the clouds rolled in and we got a couple of showers on the way up.. there are a couple of caves you can duck under if ya need.. getting closer to the top we saw evidence of the recent snow .. finally we arrive.. 1.7 of 1.7.... the sky was blue with puffy clouds and about 55 degrees at the top... lots of water and mud so use caution... we went up trail toward the meadow just a little way but turned around. I knew the girls were waiting so did'nt want to keep them too long... Going down was good. couple of slips on the mud but stayed up.. a shower got us in a rock outcrop to keep dry but about an hour later we were down and the temp was up.. was bout 2pm.. the girls were fine and rested and ready to visit family in Lynchburg.. very nice hike to be done in short time....
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Date of Hike: Saturday, March 02, 2013 |
| Did this hike mid day on a 40 degree hazy breezy day and we started at the bottom. Saw about 50 people on the trail. Everyone was having a ball. There was plenty of water on the Falls to show off its many drops to the Tye. The grade was taxing but quite do-able . Just rest as needed and know your limits - go at your own rate and stop often to view the different drops. This truely scenic hike will amaze you and the work to get up there is a personal reward. If you don't do alot of hiking be very careful and deliberate with your footing and double the care on the way back down. If you don't take a camera you will be wishing you did. There are many drops to view so it seems like multiple waterfalls all of which are beauitful. I loved them all. You can't see much from the very top accept a great mountain view for photo opts. We didn't go past the top of the falls and to the upper parking lot. As far as dangerous - if you are worried about it just stay on the trail and make sure you don't put your foot on angled rocks. Step on flat rocks and don't twist your ankle. If you get off the trail to get a better picture be warned that sure death awaits the fact you aren't worried about it. Do not even think of venturing out on the slanted rocks near the waterfall. If you slip you're a goner. Don't get your feet off solid flat dry rock and never turn loose of a tree. Remember the danger is hidden and is not common sense, the slanted rock can fool you. Those that died probably didn't mean too! This is a truely beautiful place that deserves great memories and appreciations. If it wasn't protected some fool would bull doze it away! My personal thanks go out to all those that are involve in any way of protecting this place so we can enjoy what nature can provide without us.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, February 23, 2013 |
| Colder day but a great hike. Note that the hike to the top of the falls is only 1.7 miles up (or 3.4 total), the additional 1.1 miles follows a stream to the upper parking area (we opted to skip this part). Lots of stairs and railings for the first half of the ascent (I'm sure it helps w/ the crowds and narrower areas of trail). The upper portion of the ascent had a fair amount of snow and ice and a couple of tricky spots but doable for someone w/ decent fitness or trekking poles! I suspect on days w/ great weather this is a really crowded area so if you're looking for solitude go in the winter or very early!
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Christina
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Date of Hike: Saturday, February 16, 2013 |
| This was an awesome and beautiful hike!! Its great for photography!! I loved it and hope to make the 3 hour journey to it again into the spring!
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Date of Hike: Monday, January 21, 2013 |
| It was great seeing all the water coming over the falls. Better views w/o leaves on the trees. 90% of the trail was covered in ice that made the footing very treacherous. Because of the slow going it took us 1.5 hrs to get to the top and 2.5 hrs to get back down.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, November 24, 2012 |
| This hike is easy. Anyone saying its tougher than expected hasnt been on a real hike before. I hiked Crabtree Falls and the slope is gentle but consistent. The falls are beautiful. The only thing I wish is that I had made it to see the fall colors. Very easy hiking...
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Date of Hike: Friday, November 23, 2012 |
| I have never hiked before so, when I saw a 2 out of 5 for difficulty I thought it would be a fairly easy hike - I was wrong. It was a bit difficult - more than expected. However, the views along the way are well worth the hike. Going up took us 2.5 hours (three adults and two children), coming back down took 1 hour.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, September 23, 2012 |
| Nice little hike for family. I had been there a few years ago and wanted to take the wife so when our anniversary came up I wanted to do somethimg that wasnt the usual dinner date type. Started early, got ti the top and had a nice picnic. The hike isnt tough at all wich I didnt mind this trip due to the fact my wife is disabled. The view is beautiful and I'm sure it will only get better when all the leaves change.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, August 12, 2012 |
| Took my 3 kids (16/15/12) for this popular hike. Busy hiking day but not overly so until we were on our way back down, when we passed seemingly dozens of folks. Before lunch (our church, since we were camping for the weekend) there were just 6-8 people. THe hike is very manageable, with great access to the falls and limited worries about the rocks for us, since my kids are real cautious and never strayed too close to the danger zone. My middle son pointed out two idiots who went out into the main waterfall area to get a photo, who went right past one of the !DANGER! signs. This was a great hike, not too strenuous but not for the out-of-shape or faint of heart - it has a fairly significant elevation gain in 1.7 miles, although the paths are in good shape. There were a few sections that need work on the off-slope, though, where there isn't a railing.
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Barb
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Date of Hike: Thursday, July 26, 2012 |
| First, hikers should not confuse the trail head with a place called Crabtree Meadows which is about a mile away and down a long, gravel road. Crabtree Falls is well marked and has a paved parking lot. Parking charges are $ 3 a day. This hike basically follows the falls up to their highest point via a series of steps and switchbacks. Most of the footing is fairly good, but there are a few rocky spots. Hikers are rewarded with a panoramic valley view at the top. There were a lot of folks out on the trail on a weekday. One fellow said it was his favorite hike in Virginia. Since this was my first hike in Virginia, I cannot comment on that. It was a great way to spend the afternoon.
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Tracey
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Date of Hike: Thursday, July 26, 2012 |
| I took my children on this hike and we all enjoyed it. My youngest turned 3 that day and it may have been a little too much for her but my other 2 mastered it just fine! Great family hike.
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Peter
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Date of Hike: Thursday, July 12, 2012 |
| A very nice hike! On a Thursday morning starting at 8:30, there was only one other car in the parking lot. We saw 2 other people on the way up and 15 on the way down, mostly near he bottom. Round trip for a pair of 54 year olds, with ample stops, was about 3 hours.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, May 27, 2012 |
My wife and I hiked this a few days ago over Memorial Day Weekend. It was super crowded, but we knew that it would be and we didn't really mind. We set out to do this just as a "fun" hike, so we didn't worry about passing others to keep our pace or anything, we just went with the flow and enjoyed the scenery. Both of us got to break out our Chacos for the first time this summer which was an added bonus. All in all this was just a pleasant hike surrounded by others that were enjoying being outside and playing in the waterfalls. The hike to the top of the falls and back is 4.4 miles but if you continue up to Crabtree Meadow and back down it's about 6. We added on that extra section for more exercise.
For what it's worth, while we don't have any kids yet I could totally see this being a blast for families. Lots of switchbacks to make the ascent easier too!
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Date of Hike: Saturday, May 26, 2012 |
This was my family first hiking trip. With no experience we though it was great. You don't have to hike very high to see the falls but the further the better. I only made it up a little over half the way and it was beautiful. My kids made it to the top of the water fall and the pictures are breathtaking. How could anyone possibly doubt there is a God and wonderful Creator?
The Boone Family from Suffolk, VA
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Date of Hike: Saturday, May 26, 2012 |
| It was a heck og of a climb, but well worth it. I had to stop myself from drinking the water!
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Date of Hike: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
| This was an absolute dream of a hike. Well laid out, so wonderfully maintained. Its been the best hike we have ever been on! We went wtih my sister in law and family and they havent hiked in a long time. They managed just fine!
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Date of Hike: Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
| Awesome hike! The views are absolutely breathtaking and it's a great hike to fit in an afternoon. It's no cake-walk but it's an overall great hike. The trails are well maintained all the overlooks are very safe. Great hike for all ages.
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Kyle Young
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Date of Hike: Saturday, April 07, 2012 |
| The hike was fantastic! I went off-trail quite a bit for rock climbing and exploring the falls, which made the trip even better, I might add that the cave is closer to 0.6 or 0.7 though, not 0.5 - and you can't miss it. If you go in the middle of the river near the base of the last and tallest portion of the falls, about a hundred yards or so from the base where the look-out is, there's a place where you can stand under the rocks and watch the water fall around you, It's dangerous to get there, but it's awesome.
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Eric Jensen
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Date of Hike: Monday, April 02, 2012 |
| Enjoyed the Falls like the other reviewers. I was going to walk up to the AT from the upper parking lot and turn around but I ran into some hikers coming down and they suggested that I go up the AT to Spy Rock. I set out to do this but without knowing exactly where it was I turned back before I got to it (or I missed it). In any case this is good way to add some mileage to this short hike, albeit an out and back hike still.
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Date of Hike: Friday, February 03, 2012 |
| First hike in decade or more friend asked me to come and I did got there early and no one was there the entire experience was one i will never forget. so much so i am researching a next hike right now.
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Wade H. Peery
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Date of Hike: Friday, February 03, 2012 |
| This hike is truly one of the hidden gems of the state of Virginia. I've lived in Virginia for 28 years and only until recently did I learn of Crabtree Falls. It's one of the most majestic sights I've ever gotten to see in my life and I was BLOWN away by the views of the different waterfalls. It's absolutely incredible. Be sure to bring hiking shoes because the trail is rather muddy with spots of water. You will also be stepping over a number of rocks, since the second half of the trail isn't well marked. Either way--the hike to the top of the falls is worth it and you won't believe it!! I had an amazing time!
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Billy Boy
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Date of Hike: Saturday, December 31, 2011 |
| We got up there about 9:00 and there were very few people on the trail. Ground was a little wet but it had just rained. Weather was perfect for a hike, 45 degrees with scattered clouds. Views were great and the waterfalls are always pretty. Was getting a little more crowded as we were coming down. Overall great hike.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, December 17, 2011 |
| 16-18 Dec 11, 3 day backpacking trip from Lower falls parking to The Priest and return the same way. Temps were upper 30's during the day, dropped to 21 Saturday night on The Priest. The stairs were icy going up on Saturday buy dry on Sunday going down. Weather was clear with sunshine. The priest has a very nice camping area suitable for multiple tents, the shelter can take a pretty good sized group. The spring at the shelter was flowing strong. From the top of the falls to the upper parking lot were 3 very nice camping areas on the creek. The area around the upper parking lot is not well marked at all and I didn't see any signs making it clear the direction to the AT. The views from the Priest were pretty terrific and well worth the 15 minute walk from the campsite.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, November 12, 2011 |
| Perfect hike!! My legs hurt the next day but totally worth it because I GOT ENGAGED at the summit!!!!
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Date of Hike: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 |
| PLEASE TAKE WARNING!!! Today I was unfortunate enough to witness someones pet dog fall to their death from the top of the falls. I'm not sharing this to be morbid just to try to prevent future tragedy. Please, please leash your dog!!! This animal's life could have been saved.
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Date of Hike: Thursday, October 27, 2011 |
| One of the most beautiful and peaceful hikes I have ever done in my life. And I have hiked a lot! I don't know if it is time of year, the lighting, or what...but it was magical. If you walk slowly, and thoughtfully you will notice beautiful surpirses along the way. What a delight. A must do during the fall.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 22, 2011 |
 Great views leading to good camping. Used this site's information and topo map for planning. Thanks! Hit the trail early Saturday morning with five first-year Boy Scouts and two other dads. The boys were on their first backpacking trip. 11 and 12 year-olds with all of their personal gear and some of the crew gear in brand new or borrowed packs. What a great first backpacking experience for the boys. A challenging climb to the top of the falls followed by a couple miles of fairly flat hiking up to the meadow. Overnighted in the woods south of the clearing and back out the next morning. Lots of water in the falls and some on the trail. With the leaves, made for some slick spots. Saw lots of people (without backpacks) of various ages and physical condition on Sunday morning on the way back down. Up and back to the top of the falls is well worth the effort for the views. All the way back to the meadow makes a great (albeit fairly short) introduction to backpacking. Didn't see any potable water at the top and the fallen wood was fairly picked over where we were.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 22, 2011 |
| Crabtree Falls was an unbelievable hike. The waterfalls as you climb the mountain are beautiful. When you reach the top the view is breathtaking. It is very safe and family friendly. The hike is a good start for beginners.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, October 16, 2011 |
| This was our first time to Crabtree Falls. The views were awesome! the trails were in very good condition. The hike is all up hill!!! We did it with a 4yoa who loved every step and a 7 month old. when you get to mile post 1.1 dont stop, keep going, the view at the top and the sense of accomplishment is well worth it!! We would highly recommend this hike if you are in average to above average shape. if not, you will be hurting for a few days =) go check it out, it is BEAUTIFUL!!
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John
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Date of Hike: Saturday, September 03, 2011 |
This was a great hike.
We parked at the lot and, according to the signpost, it's only 1.7 miles to Crabtree Meadows. It's all up hill. The falls themselves are beautiful and the trail is well maintained. We only got to the mile point. Not bad though, for a 10 year old kid and two dogs. It helps if you're in good physical shape.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, August 27, 2011 |
| I hiked Crabtree Falls, The Priest Wilderness, and Spy Rock as a day hike, taking 8.5 hours. I did it the day we had the hurricane, so solitude was definitely not a problem. I parked at the first parking area and followed the small trail up to the second parking area and restrooms. I continued up the trail to the top of Crabtree, and took the trail to the right and eventually saw blue blaze. Once reaching a clearing where restrooms were available and also a map showing the surrounding trails, I took the gravel road to the left heading to the AT in about .5 miles. There were large boulders intersecting the road, with white blaze. To the left was there was a map showing the area, and I made it to the Priest Wilderness and Shelter in about .9 miles,. I turned around and went back to the gravel road and continued on to Spy Rock. I passed a second fire road and kept steady on the trail until reaching Spy Rock. Once reaching the huge rock, I was able to navigate my way up, which was quite the challenge with all of the wind and rain. It was well worth it once reaching the top. The view was amazing! Follow the trail back and when coming back to the marked rocks by the gravel road, head back left to the restrooms and take the right to get back to Crabtree. All together it was a great hike, well worth the challenge, and definitely happy to see the couple of restrooms along the way (bring your own toilet paper). Saw a few deer but other than that it was quite and peaceful.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, July 09, 2011 |
| This was an ok hike into the falls. Glad I did this once will not go back for another hike. The drive from Waldorf Maryland was over 3 hours each way for a 3.4 mile. The page here calls it 4.4 miles and that's not right. I arrived at the falls at 8am with very little parking that early the parking spots were almost all empty. After completing the hike the parking lot was full and people were waiting for spots. So come early.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, June 25, 2011 |
| I don't know if Crabtree is the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi. But, I don't know if there is any more beautiful! No one needs to stray off the path for great photos either. The trail is well maintained with great overlooks.
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Date of Hike: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 |
| Fabulous, well maintained, easy to navigate, took lots of pictures!!!
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John M.
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Date of Hike: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 |
| The parking lot can fill up in Fall, and the hike is quite crowded on weekends. I have hiked this trail 6-8 times and even saw a bear along the creek in 1990, on Xmas Eve.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, May 29, 2011 |
Overall, a nice hike and worth the trip. We started from the bottom of the falls all the way to the top, which seemed to be the route most people take--for those who just want to see the view from the top, you could drive to Crabtree meadows and hike a shorter distance to the top of the falls.
The hike is a steady uphill, with guardrails makeshift stairs constructed at some parts. Since the trail is next to a waterfall, some parts of the trail are muddy and wet. The top of the falls is definitely the highlight of the hike, where the view opens up and there's a nice place to sit down, have lunch, dip your feet in the cold water, etc.
Parking was only $3 a car, and no other fees....not bad at all considering some other places charge an admission fee too.
Notice that this place ranks low for solitude and I second that. There were so many people out that day that some people had to park on the side of the highway since all the parking spots were gone.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, April 24, 2011 |
| Easter Sunday, our family headed out to Crabtree Falls. The entire hike was beautiful. The ferns, moss and small flowers were abundant. Any micro-nature photographer could have spent hours there photographing just the small plants. The falls are deceiving as you look up from the lowest viewing area you wonder if you will be able to climb that far up. Along the climb there were some very muddy spots, but otherwise the hike was manageable. If you are able to hike to where you think would be the top, don't stop just a little further on and the views will pay off.
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Date of Hike: Friday, February 18, 2011 |
| Went out the first warm day of the "spring" we've been experiencing...great for all skill levels, however, there were several areas of ice which required some tricky manuevers. All in all, great hike! Try to go on weekdays to avoid crowds.
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Date of Hike: Friday, February 11, 2011 |
| I did it in Winter and at the bottom of the mountain there was about 10 inches of snow and by the time I got to the top it was blizzard like conditions, which added to the experience! The falls were frozen in some areas which made them look even cooler, the snow would probably make it difficult for people who are not in relatively good shape.The snow did make me slip a few times and if you aren't careful it could get dangerous, once again added to the experience!
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Date of Hike: Saturday, January 22, 2011 |
| Having done this hike back in May, we thought we would see what it looks like with the falls frozen over. Even though it was only 18 degrees outside when we hit the trail, it wasn't too bad at all, once we got moving. We wore several layers of clothes using Under Armour cold gear as a base layer. Proper footwear is a must, as we did have to work our way around a few spots in the trail that were completely frozen over with ice. The falls and scenery were absolutely gorgeous!!! Imagine a giant wall of textured ice. This is the first winter hike that we have done, but it certainly won't be the last. As long as you dress properly, don't take unnecessary risks, and keep one eye on the weather forecast, I would recommend this to any adventurous hiker.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
I firmly believe that this hike would have received 4 stars from me if I had gone during the week away from the maddening crowds. The trail itself was very tolerable. Most every age group was represented the day I was there as well as most fitness levels. No one seemed overly tired and most were moving at a good rate. Not a hike that will make you want to turn back. Excellent trail as far as easy to follow. The falls were visible from many different vantage points along the way. Very nice. After a 1 to 2 inch rain, I would imagine, SPECTACULAR! The 1.7 miles to the top of the falls was filled with people and their friendly, attractive and well behaved dogs. Although, some of the people should learn what single-file means.  After you reach the top, you have an opportunity to hike in the woods with MUCH less people traffic to an upper parking lot that is 1.1 miles away. Slightly uphill for about .3 of a mile, this trail does flatten out and becomes a lovely place to meander. After you reach the gate across the road, you will see a large kiosk/map to your left. Straight on from that at the beginning of the parking lot, you encounter a sign. One of the directions is to the Appalachian Trail. It is .5 miles to the left ( same side as the map/kiosk), up the old forest fire road. The AT is at the top of a steep grade as you walk this road. Campsites are on either side of you on the way up. I know that the day I was there was kind of like "the perfect storm of all days to be there", meaning the leaves were very near peak, the weather was fantastic and the falls are very popular. But my lord, there were HUNDREDS of people there. Go on a week day if possible in order to get one of the coveted parking spaces. I parked a 1/4 mile down the road out of absolute necessity. Ridiculous! And watch out for the ladybugs. At the top, in the sunlight, there were thousands of them. They were relentless and seemed to naturally gravitate to humans. We had a couple of dozen on us each before we left to go down the trail and brushed them off. Almost a little freaky! But they don't bite, so I wasn't too freaked out. Nice, nice trail. Small, slow walking children under the age of 5 or so, should probably not be along on the most popular weekends when there are hundreds of visitors. Wait 2 or 3 years then let them show you what youthful energy looks like in comparison to your own energy level. Enjoy! We did. Just wish we had went on a Tuesday. Live and learn. Happy hiking, ya'll.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 23, 2010 |
| We hiked with our family -- seven people, ages 19 - 58. Beautiful setting great day -- a perfect family adventure! Trail is sometimes rocky and an uphill climb, but definitely do-able for anyone in half-way decent shape. Your thigh muscles will remind you for days what a great hike it is! Yes, it is crowded on an autumn Saturday, but everyone (including their dogs) is very friendly and polite about letting faster walkers go ahead. The only issue for me was that with so many people, I felt a little rushed up and down the mountain, and would have enjoyed a slower pace to take in more of the natural beauty! Would definitely recommend trail shoes, not sneakers, or any other flexible-bottom shoes. Enjoy!
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Date of Hike: Sunday, October 10, 2010 |
this was a beautiful hike--I'm in decent shape but the ascent at times was enough to make me work a little bit. The fall foliage is beginning to turn so it was very beautiful to see some of the different colors. Parking was a bit of an issue as it is a very popular hike. And to the review below, the route via Campbell Mountain Road (or whatever it is), is HORRIBLE, agreed. To find an alternate route to the hike, use the web-site for the nearby campgrounds (Crabtree Falls Campground) will get you there without having to take the Blue Ridge or the awful dirt/gravel road--and it probably takes the same if not less time due to being able to actually go speed limit without fear of falling off the edge.
I recommend this hike to anyone in VA, it's not TOO challenging--but even if folks with difficulty want to see a sight, they can see some of the falls without even hiking.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 09, 2010 |
| I am 50, in average shape and this hike was a little strenuous. (This was after walking in downtown Charlottesville all morning.) Falls were pretty, but it was very crowded Sat. We've never paid for parking when we hiked. Three bucks or car would be towed. GPS took us down a dirt road. :( Took another route back to our hotel in Charlottesville. Beautiful view at the top. Leaves just beginning to turn. In two weeks should be at their peak.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 02, 2010 |
| Very cool waterfall. Something this web site doesn't tell you is it cost 3 dollars to park, exact change. It has to be put in an envelope and make sure you have a pen to fill out the envelope. We are in our mid-20s. The trail is very do able, but there are places where the rocks are wet and slippery and the trail gets very narrow in spots and it is hard for two people to pass each other. There are trees down on the trail that we had to either go completely around or over or under. The views of the waterfall are incredible. The actual length of the trail is 1.7 miles. Once you get to the top of the falls, even though you can't see the falls that much anymore, the view is very beautiful.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 02, 2010 |
| This is definitely one of the best short hikes in Virginia hands down. I'm 18 and have hiked this set of falls 6 times and I've finally gotten around to writing a review. I went with my venture crew and everyone had a great time. The views are beautiful and I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, September 25, 2010 |
| Now granted, I do have a fear of heights but we never made it to the falls because VA-56 is the road of DEATH. It's 15 miles all the way down the dirt road where two cars can barely fit and you can't see another car come around the curves. Perhaps there's a better way than mapquest, but VA-56 is a very dangerous road. Beware.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, September 04, 2010 |
A spectacular hike. It's been several years since I hiked Crabtree. A couple of friends and I decided to give this one a shot as there were a few nearby geocaches we wanted to find (which we successfully did!)
Lots of activity on the trail today with plenty of other dogs our dog, Hussi, was able to "shake hands" with. Just about everyone we encountered was extremely friendly and very thankful to enjoy such a beautiful day, weather-wise.
Going up wasn't a problem but coming down was a little slow with the dogpack holding Hussi back a bit, as well as an injured foot on one of our "humans."
The views are truly spectacular, especially on such a clear day as today. However, if one's going for a "quiet hike," best find another trail as this one, while kept very well, is very busy.
I highly recommend this hike for anyone in decent shape as well as dog-owners with socially friendly animals.
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Date of Hike: Monday, July 26, 2010 |
| As novice hikers, and being a bit out of shape, we did the hike in a rush since we were also going to Monticello the same day, which wasn't smart. Plan on taking a couple of hours with several breaks along the way and beware of the Virginia humidity. Of course closed toe shoes are a must because the trail gets very rocky. Still, don't be deterred, it is completely rewarding and definitely worth the trip, even for out-of-shape novices.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, June 26, 2010 |
| We made this hike as a family and loved it! My four year old walked the trail, while I carried my 4 month old in a carrier. My wife carried the backpack. We really enjoyed the falls and simply being in nature. Because we had small children, we liked the steps and aids. The trail is very well kept and the views are great. We will be returning to this one again. There were numerous people on the trail, so the solitude factor is low. Great hike, great place for pictures!! Good family friendly hike.
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Date of Hike: Monday, June 14, 2010 |
| First time hiker :) The hike was beautiful! Several spots along the trail are next the waterfall and have some great picture taking spots. We took a towel and had lunch at the top, it was awesome! It took about 1.5 hours up and about 40 minutes down. Only downfall is they are doing some construction on the trail. I would not recommend taking a dog the trail gets pretty rocky in some areas.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, June 06, 2010 |
On June 6, 1981 I had the pleasure to visit & hike this beautiful area. The water flow in the gorge/falls was intense, loud and captivating. Stay on the trail, don't get drawn in by its beauty or it will pull you in for a ride. I was one of the lucky ones.
Remember - hike responsible and respect mother nature!
EJ
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Date of Hike: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 |
| Definitely a very picturesque hike, awesome for long-exposure shots of the waterfalls. I was disappointed to see how "friendly" the hike was (lots of railings and stairs), but it's nice to see that the waterfalls are accessible to people that may have not been able to check them out without these aids. It was short and easy, great for a quick day trip.
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Date of Hike: Monday, May 31, 2010 |
| Great Hike, Temperature was around 90, but walking up the trail near the falls kept it cool. They were beautiful falls, must see to appreciate.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, May 30, 2010 |
We really liked this hike - beautiful waterfall with great places for my dog to swim and cool off. The day was nice, but there were soooo many people there - had to pull off the trail every 50-100 yards. Probably had to do with Memorial Day Weekend.
This is our first trip recommended by Hiking Upward. We are huge fans now, and plan to do many more!
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Date of Hike: Thursday, May 20, 2010 |
| It is a beautiful hike with the waterfall alongside! It is a rather easy hike not too steep. However, there are sharp rocks on your way up, so be prepared. We spotted several deer on our hike it is an extremely peaceful environment. Oh, but the top though! That is the best part! You have a gorgeous view from the top of the mountain be sure to bring a camera! We were disappointed by the $3 fee that is required to park (because we were not expecting it). Other than that, it was a blast!
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Date of Hike: Saturday, May 15, 2010 |
| Really enjoyed this one! A powerful thunderstorm canvased the area the night before our arrival, adding force to the already surging, early summer waterfalls. As usual, we hit the trail early and were the first ones up the mountain. At that point the path, although damp, was still providing secure footing. Several hikers came up later behind us and we noticed on the way down that some patches along the trail were turning quite mushy. We prefer hitting the trails early because it increases the chances of seeing wildlife, but other than serenading birds and a gray banded snake sunning itself, we didn't see any animals on this trip. This is a great hike for novice hikers. There are three different observation platforms along the way, allowing great views of the falls, as well as convenient places to catch your breath. I recommend going early in the year before the water flow slows down.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, April 18, 2010 |
This is a wonderful hike. The waterfall is gorgeous and the trail is in great condition. The trail is not too difficult and it was not very crowded when we went. It is a perfect day trip from Richmond, VA and we hiked it in about 3.5 hours with plenty of stops to enjoy the falls and see the view at the top overlook. We did not think to bring bug spray, but wished we had to get rid of the bugs at the bottom of the trail. Once we got to the top, they were gone. Montebello Country Store is nearby in case you need to stop to pick up any food, drinks, or other items you may have forgotten. It is very nice inside, has gasoline, gifts, home made goodies, and clean restrooms too.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, April 03, 2010 |
| I thought that the hike was average. Pretty moderate. All the trees had shed leaves and the area gave a pretty desolate look and feel. Lot of people in the way who wouldn't let others pass. That was pretty rude. We went till the meadows which was nothing special. A good average workout.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, March 28, 2010 |
| Beautiful cool day for a hike. Crabtree was no let down. The leaves are not yet back so the view of the falls was quite a bit more than usual. The trail was busy but not overrun as I hear it can sometimes be. did a little geocaching at the top which made it more interesting for the kids.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, February 21, 2010 |
| We stopped at Crabtree Falls on 2/21/2010 to check conditions after doing an overnight backpack to Spy Rock (hike to be posted soon). Be aware the parking lot is completely covered with snow. We had to park right at the turn off from Route 56. You cannot get a car across the bridge, it may be awhile until the parking area opens. The Falls are 80% frozen and very beautiful. Ate lunch at the Blue Mountain Brewery on the way home. Worth a stop if you are in the area: http://www.bluemountainbrewery.com/
Photos: http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/576818978ZSXPcd
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Date of Hike: Saturday, January 23, 2010 |
| Beautiful day for a hike! I was worried because I've never done a hike in the winter before, but the trail wasn't too bad. It was pretty slushy and up towards the top there were some icy parts but with some creativity (and help from my boyfriend and the nice guys behind me) I got through pretty easily. Definitely worth it for the view of the falls after a snow! The roads getting there were easy, too.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, November 15, 2009 |
| Took my son, two of his friends, and my basset on this hike for the second time this fall. First time, there was not much water running. Went this time after 3 days of rain and wow what a difference. The sound of the water was deafening and we had to yell at each other when next to the falls. it was truly beautiful, but very crowded on this beautiful Sunday. Very dog -friendly hike and many dogs can be seen on the trails. I would recommend this hike for any family including their furkids.
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Date of Hike: Friday, October 23, 2009 |
| We arrived late in the afternoon Friday, 430ish- our book and the sign in the lower parking lot didnt offer any REALLY good information about this trail. For all the people who said it was an easy hike, i am guessing that it must be, unless, like us, you are racing against the clock & daylight-set on reaching the top & making it back down before dark. We 'hoofed' it as fast as we could, with our hiking boots & poles, and were confused by the ONE fresh looking couple that passed us in their sneakers and polo shirts who said 'it's peaceful all the way up'...obviously once we reached the top platform with the deck overlooking the falls, we assumed THEY THOUGHT this WAS the top...we kept going-past the cave (we did go through and out the back) and up and up and up, there were LOTS of rocks in the path and twisting an ankle is possible-oh did I forget to mention it was raining on us the entire hike? And between us we have a bum hip & knee? Oh well--- Didn't make any difference, the views were spectacular with yellow leaves everywhere! Well, as close as we were to reaching the top after about an hour or so of hiking, it was getting dark & since the trees basically blanket the earth at this point - we HAD to (to our dismay) turn back or risk getting trapped in pitch black right there on the mountain-there was no moon and no stars-and the possiblity of being stuck was real... so at about 550 we started our decent & practically 'ran' back down which actually did not take much less time, i guess where the path is clear, the parts with the jagged, slippery rocks makes up for it. WE CANNOT WAIT TO GO BACK-take our time and make the whole trek up and back. Its on our list of things to do!
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 17, 2009 |
| Awesome hike for our official first hike, weather was great. I'm a large fellow and made it to the top with relative ease, at the beginning/end of each switchback theres ample area to catch your breath if need be. The places to stop and look at the waterfall are great, and the views of the mountain especially when we went, the leaves had started changing. This is a great hike for any novice hiker!
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Date of Hike: Sunday, October 11, 2009 |
| Great fall hike! This is the 2nd year we've hiked it with our children. They are 5 & 7 now and just your avg. kids when it comes to exercise and endurance. Very manageable. Took us 35 mins from parking lot to cave where we had a snack break then 40 mins more to the top. Where we had a picnic and played around for about an hour. Wear good shoes, you're stepping on a lot of rocks and you feel it through sneakers.
Highly recommend for a family outing. It was a wonderful family day.
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Date of Hike: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
| Beautiful hike! Just like the description says the trail is really well maintained and there are spots with steps and hand rails, but if you are going to let that turn you away then you are missing out on a great experience. I went with my boyfriend early afternoon on a Wednesday and we only saw maybe 3 other small groups of people. We were alone the whole way up and we had the view point at the very top all to ourselves! Great views of the mountains from the top and the falls are definitely something special. I'm going to bring friends and do this one again!
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Date of Hike: Sunday, July 12, 2009 |
| Took my two 11 year old daughters up Crabtree Falls this afternoon. Just before arriving at 3PM, we were caught in a massive thunderstorm (with hail) for about 20 minutes . . . by the time we hit the parking lot it was nearly empty! It was like hiking in a rain forest. A spectacular hike with great views and multiple photo ops and rest stops along the way. Great for our 15 lb. dog too!
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Date of Hike: Saturday, June 06, 2009 |
This was our first time to Crabtree Falls. My husband, two boys (7 and 9 yrs old) and I went hiking there today. We are not skilled hikers and found this trail easy to navigate and enjoy. Our boys had a great time. Our 7 yr old kept saying, "This is awesome!" He was so excited to be hiking and seeing the waterfalls, as well as the millipedes and snails.
I highly recommend this trail. The views are spectacular! Well worth the journey.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, May 02, 2009 |
Our first hike with all the kids (ages 4, 6, 9, 14). We started at about 930A and got to the top almost noon. We spent a lot of time looking around and taking pics which accounts for the longer ascend time. We are not in great shape (mostly just 2-4 walks around the neighborhood per week) and found the hike very do-able. Great views and not a very technical hike.
If you have a 4x4, you can drive around to the upper parking area and do the shorter/flatter hike in from there.
Take plenty of water and snacks (trail mix, granola bars, etc.) for kids to keep them energized!
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Date of Hike: Saturday, January 24, 2009 |
| A great hike. It took about 2 hours to get there from from Richmond. This was my Wifes and my first hike so we were out of shape. It took almost 2 hours to get to the top of the falls and 1 hour to get back down. There were several icy patches and it took some scrambling to get around but it wasn't too bad. I agree with Danelover that good boots are a must. We plan on coming back in the spring where the ice is gone. The falls are beautiful the ice was half melted and you could see the water flowing under and through the ice. It was awesome!
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Date of Hike: Saturday, January 17, 2009 |
| Great hike for beginners and seasoned hikers. Took us about 2.5 hours to get there from Fredericksburg, and there was a $3 parking fee. The trail is well maintained, but does have loose rocks and ice, so sturdy shoes/boots are a must. The falls were completely frozen over, so it looked more like an ice wall than a waterfall. Regardless, it was gorgeous and amazing. Took about 3.5 hours to go from the lower parking lot to the upper parking lot, which included a 15-minute stop at the top of the falls for a quick snack. The trail from the top of the falls to the upper parking lot is fairly flat and wide, so it was easy going and a nice break from the switchbacks coming up from below. Overall, this is a wonderful hike and one that can be enjoyed during all seasons.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
| My husband and I thought we would spend one of the last warmer weekends of the fall hiking to the top of Crabtree Falls. The views were beautiful, especially with the leaves having changed color already... and there weren't so many people that it felt crowded. It had just rained that morning, so the falls were rushing and were truly breath taking. We live on the Amherst/Nelson border, and plan on making this one of our get-away day trips whenever we get the chance!
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Date of Hike: Sunday, August 31, 2008 |
| We did the hike over the Labor day weekend. I had read some of the other reviews and expected the crowd that we encountered on the trail. However, everyone on the trail was quite polite and just enjoying their own hikes. We hiked with our 3 year old and 6 year old up to the observation area at the top of the falls for lunch. The hike was a little steep in some areas for our little one, but she hung tough. Overall, a highly recommended hike for the family.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, August 30, 2008 |
| We hiked Crabtree Falls over Labor Day weekend. We expected it to be crowded the whole way. But when we started out at 10:30 am, there weren't too many folks on the trail. The day was absolutely beautiful so we got to see a great view at the top. After resting there, we continued up the trail a short distance to find a place where our dog could play in the stream. He really loved that part. As we headed back down, the trail really started getting crowded. We often had to step to the side of the trail to let larger family groups pass us. So, I'm glad we got a little bit of a head start and beat the main rush.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, June 01, 2008 |
I grew up in Charlottesville, so I've probably hiked Crabtree about a dozen times over the years. As a simple out-and-back, it isn't especially difficult. The trails are clear, well-marked, and include handrails. The falls are gorgeous when there has been any precipitation, and worth seeing even during the dry season. (Although the falls slow to a trickle in places, the Tye river never dries up and there are plenty of opportunities to dip your feet at both the top and bottom.) I'd definitely suggest hiking from the bottom trailhead up to the meadows and back, otherwise the trail is pretty short. For all of those reasons, this is a wonderful place to head if you're a beginner, or with kids. On the downside, it is ALWAYS crowded. It doesn't matter what time of year you go, if its a Saturday, the parking lot will be full.
Keep in mind that there is a cash fee (I think its like four bucks) for parking, payable by using the drop box at the trailhead. And I strongly suggest grabbing lunch at the Blue Ridge Pig on 151 on the way out - the bbq isn't wonderful but the chicken and roast beef croissants are to die for.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, May 24, 2008 |
| This was a first for my wife and I. We have never been here. The day was beautiful and the scenary was worth it. We are definitely planning on coming back when the leaves change. There are many places to stop and enjoy the view and so the hike took us a little longer than the usual but we did not mind. We packed a lunch in and it was a great place at the top of the falls to stop and relax. The activity level for us was a bit strenuous but we made it and we are not the model pf a perfect athlete. I would reccomend you just take your time and enjoy the scenic overlooks and you will be at the top before you know it. I made it carrying my 19 month old daughter on my back. The trail is cleared really well and easy to navigate. I would suggest proper hiking footweat because it does get uneven in spots and we were only wearing sneakers. My gave me a scare when she sprained her ankle with about a mile to go, like I said make sure you have proper footwear. Thank God with a little ice and alot of prayer she made it down. If this is your first time here definitely print out the maps and info on this site, it was extremely helpful and the directions (hiking and driving) were extremely accurate. I definitely will be back it was a great hike and I am planning on hiking Mount Pleasant when my wifes ankle heals.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, March 22, 2008 |
The Hike was amazing! I felt so challenged, and I usually hike every weekend during the spring. It was a crowded day so there were a ton of people on the trail. Unfortunatley, Today we saw a guy fall to his death from the top of the falls - A warning to all hikers - Read the sings and do not allow your kids to play along the rails. I saw several kids climbing out over the rails at one of the small overlooks just a few hours before the guy fell to his death - Also, be smart and do not take alcoholic beverages on your hike. I am not entirley sure, but I think this guy may have been intoxicated. I also suggest to ALL hikers, be smart - Learn CPR and First Aid and know how to respond to an emergency. So many people were just standing around not knowing what to do today. I don't think anything could have changed the fact that this guy died since he feel about 400 feet, but no one had the smarts to run down to the bottom of the mountain and call 911 Except for my friend and I.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, February 09, 2008 |
Our Boy Scout Troop (Troop 13 CVC) does this hike every year for the past 5 years. We go at the same time time every year. We have been when it was rainy, foggy, warm & iced over. You need Yak Trax when it is iced over and that is when it is at its most beautiful. This past year it was mid 50's by the time we got up to the top. A great time was had by all. We always pack our lunch and eat it at the upper landing. Then come back down. The terrain can be a bit grueling for those of us not in the best of shape, but if you take your time and enjoy the view, it cannot be beat.
YIS,
J. Sargent
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Date of Hike: Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
The mountain trails were ice, but that's to be expected in the middle of winter. Ice spikes would have been good but there was less ice and more snow (better footing) beyond the observation deck. After getting to the observation deck at the top, you have seen the best of the views and could begin to go down if you choose. Continuing from the observation deck up the trail was nothing more than good excercise. You can find more seclusion and and a nice snowy panorama of the mountains hiking the trail this time of year. There were still several hikers toward the base of the trail later in the day, but not outfitted to get up the trail and it didn't take long for them to figure it out. The falls were amazing, frozen over ice with running water visible only in some spots underneath the ice. And how do they get that lumber up there?
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Date of Hike: Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
| Hiked when the snow and ice ruled the pathways. Did not have spikes or crampons and lemme tell you...it was a CHALLENGE! Tooks us nigh on 5 hours to traverse the climb to a shelter on the AT. Going again this weekend and looking forward to an easier hike. Views and vistas are amazing. Can't say enough good things about this site.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, June 10, 2007 |
| Very good hike! My first one a few weeks ago was Old Rag, which is a huge undertaking. This is a better one for a beginning hiker. Beautiful falls, hearing them along the hike is great. It was good exercise, but not too strenuous. Of note though, when you get higher up, the trail splits and we wouldn't have known which way to go except that I had printed info out from this site and had it with me.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, April 21, 2007 |
| What a way to celebrate the day before Earth Day. Our hike was peaceful. The weather was as perfect as it could be in April. We felled in love with each set of falls. The top of the fall was magnificent. The trail was well maintained, which made the hike easy. I like to sit on a rock to view the mountain while taking a break so I didn’t care too much for the man made break stops and stairs. That soon changed when we reached the top of the mountain and was able to sit and stare at my view of an ideal place. Thank you Hiking Upward for another great recommendation.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, March 25, 2007 |
The falls were awsome and the trails was very well maintained. I'd hate to be one of the people who had to carry the lumber up the trail to build the railings. Those rails were probably to help the variety of poeple we met on the way up and down the trail. We encountered several large women, a few hispanics, a few orientals, old folks, and even babies and Jamaicans.
Well worth the trip, but abosolutely no seclusion (I couldn't even find a place to pee)
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Date of Hike: Saturday, March 10, 2007 |
| Absolutely gorgeous hike, and I agree that the climb to the top isn't too difficult, due to the multiple switchbacks that traverse the mountain. Also, you're near the water almost the whole time, so the soothing sound of water trickling over rocks is an added perk. However, be forewarned that ICE on the trail can make the climb and descent VERY tricky, as I learned today - had to make several detours around large ice-rink-like sections of the trail that happened not to have guard rails in place, so any slippage could have meant quite a fall off the trail and down the mountain. If hiking any time in the near future (i.e. the rest of March, possibly April if it gets cold again), hike WITH other people: I was in a group of 20, and it definitely took some teamwork (namely, spotters downhill) to get around the icy patches. The falls were totally worth the effort, though, and I highly recommend this hike to traill users who will employ common sense about safety.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, October 29, 2006 |
| It is a wonderful hike which is enjoyed equally from the bottom to the top. We take our family every year and include a picnic lunch following the hike. Take the time to do this......You will thank yourself.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, October 29, 2006 |
| Great place to hike. Easy to get to and not too dificult to climb. Bring hiking shoes if you have them. The rocks are hard on your sneakers, not to mention your feet and legs. Also a walking stick will help on the decent, which is a little trickier than the climb. A bottle of water and a digital camera are the only accessories you need.
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Date of Hike: Thursday, October 26, 2006 |
| What a great hike! Our office staff took the day to climb the mountain and it was gorgeous. I had spent hours reading through hundreds of reviews of hikes throughout Virginia and decided to take them to Crabtree Falls. It was an excellent choice! The climb is not too difficult, and the many, many views of the falls were great. Of course, the view at the top was also a highlight. (I would definitely rate it higher than the "2" that the website gives for "view.") The leaves were at their peak and we had a perfect day.
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Date of Hike: Saturday, October 21, 2006 |
| Saturday, October 21, 2006 was the peak of fall foliage and the Falls were gorgeous. We had perfect weather, in the high 50s. This was a great hike with breathtaking views from each stop.
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Date of Hike: Sunday, September 03, 2006 |
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Date of Hike: Tuesday, June 01, 1971 |
| My family and I grew up in Rockbridge County. We used to hike and climb the falls before there was a proper trail put in place. Nicest place in Virginia.
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