George Washington National Forest · VA
Crabtree Falls Trail
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 74°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 46 min of daylight — You need at least 155 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.74 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1417 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.8475, -79.0777 — VA.
Park
Part of George Washington National Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Crabtree Falls Trail?
Crabtree Falls Trail is a 2.74-mile route with 1417 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Crabtree Falls Trail?
Crabtree Falls Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Crabtree Falls Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Crabtree Falls Trail is in George Washington National Forest, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.