Cascade
Crabtree Falls — 1214ft Cascade in Virginia
Crabtree Falls is a 1214-foot cascade waterfall in Nelson County, Virginia, reached by a moderate hike over 3.4 miles.
1,214 ft (370.0 m)3.4 mi · moderate
Best season
spring runoff
Dogs
Leashed dogs allowed
Permit
Not required
County
Nelson County
Trail beta
A small parking fee at the George Washington National Forest trailhead keeps the switchbacks maintained.
Photography tip
Plan for spring runoff and pack a 3-stop ND filter to keep Crabtree Falls's tiered flow silky without blowing out the highlights.
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