At 1,000 ft, Crabtree Falls ranks among the tallest waterfalls in the United States — a cascade waterfall in Virginia. That places it among the ten tallest waterfalls we track, at #9 by height.
Its water comes from Crabtree Creek. You'll find it in Nelson, Virginia. It is protected within George Washington National Forest (USFS).
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 3.4 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Montebello, the closest town.
When to go: Spring snowmelt (Apr-Jun). Like most waterfalls, Crabtree Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
