Name: Crabtree Falls
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Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

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1. Crabtree Falls Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest

4.23km

01:16

140m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Crabtree Falls loop from Spruce Pine

3.61km

01:06

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

August 31, 2024

Crabtree Falls is located near the McDowell and Yancey County boundary in North Carolina. The 70-foot cascade on Big Crabtree Creek have delicate appearance with water cascading over small ledges before flowing into a clear pool. The area, once known as Murphy's Falls and home to a small community, was renamed Crabtree Falls by the National Park Service during the Blue Ridge Parkway construction in the 1930s. The trailhead is situated at mile marker 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, leading to a footbridge at the falls. A loop version of the trail is accessible from the Crabtree Falls Campground parking area and is about 2.5 miles long, with a challenging 0.9-mile descent and a gentler 1.5-mile ascent back to the start.

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Elevation 1,020 m

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Blue Ridge Parkway

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Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States

Crabtree Falls

1. Crabtree Falls Trail loop — Pisgah National Forest

2. Crabtree Falls loop from Spruce Pine

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