Crabtree Falls (VA) waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Moderate hike

Crabtree Falls (VA)

Near Montebello, Virginia

Height1,200 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall

Crabtree Falls (VA) is a 1,200-ft waterfall near Montebello, Virginia, with moderate hike access (3 mi round trip). a five-cascade waterfall hike reached via VA 56 from Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 27.2. Best season: Spring & fall.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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