Crabtree Falls Trail
moderate · 2.5 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 50 min from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, Blue Ridge Parkway, loop
Crabtree Falls Trail is a moderate 2.5-mile hike, about 50 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 500 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Loop trail to a beautiful waterfall near the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Trailhead
35.8123, -82.1456
Make a day of it
- Switzerland Cafe (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 3.9 mi from the trailhead
- Skyline Village Inn (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 5.9 mi from the trailhead
- Babe's Pizza and Treats Spruce Pine store (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 6.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Crabtree Falls Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 2.5-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Crabtree Falls Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2.5 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Crabtree Falls Trail from Asheville?
About 50 min by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Crabtree Falls Trail dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Bridal Veil Falls at Dupont: moderate · 4.8 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 15m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Daniel Ridge Falls Loop: moderate · 4 mi · +800 ft · ~2h · 40 min from downtown · Dog friendly
- Walker Falls: easy · 0.8 mi · +100 ft · ~15 min · 40 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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