Fan · North Carolina
Crabtree Falls is a fan waterfall in North Carolina with a documented drop of 70 ft (21 m).
The falls are fed by Crabtree Creek. You'll find it in Yancey, North Carolina. It is protected within Blue Ridge Parkway (NPS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2.5 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Little Switzerland, the closest town.
Trail details are compiled from the managing agency and trail databases. Conditions, closures, and required permits change — confirm with the land manager before you go.
Crabtree Falls has a documented drop of 70 ft (21 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Crabtree Falls is in Yancey, North Carolina, on Crabtree Creek, on land managed by Blue Ridge Parkway (NPS).
Crabtree Falls is moderate hike — a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the viewpoint is about 2.5 miles round trip.
Name and coordinates from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS); height, access, and seasonal notes compiled from the sources above. Reported heights vary by measurement method — see our methodology. Conditions and access change; always check the managing agency’s current page before visiting, and follow Leave No Trace principles.