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City / State:
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Nelson County, VA
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Event Name:
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Crabtree Falls
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Event Type:
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Seasonal Walk
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Event ID:
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86210 2010/Y0612
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Distance - Trail Ratings:
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6/10 km - 4+
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Description:
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The trail will be along dirt trails from the bottom parking area to the upper parking area and will include the lower and upper Crabtree Falls. There are lots of steps and switch backs on this trail. The 6-kilometer trail will only go to the top of the upper falls, as well as past the lower falls. The 10-kilometer trail will go past the lower falls, to the top of the upper falls and to the parking area by the meadows. Crabtree Falls is located in the George Washington National Forest in Nelson County, Virginia and is the tallest waterfall in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The name of the waterfall is thought to have come from William Crabtree, who settled in this part of Virginia in 1777. The waterfall is often credited with being 1,200 feet (370 m) high (356 m), but is likely closer to 1,000 feet (305 m).[original research?] Crabtree Falls is a cascading waterfall, with five major cascades, the tallest of which is about 400 feet (122 m), and several smaller cascades. The cascade with a 400-foot (120 m) drop also gives Crabtree Falls the title of tallest vertical drop in a waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Crabtree Falls is also famous for its connection to the well-known
television show The Waltons. The falls were not shown on
television, but the name was referred to several times during the life
of the program, usually in reference to a Sunday outing. There is a $3 parking fee ($1.50 for individuals with the Golden Age or Golden Access National Park passes).
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Amenities:
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Strollers: NO | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
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Special Classifications:
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Cemetery Stroll, Waterfalls
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Start Times:
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Location:
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Nelson County
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Start Point / Driving Directions:
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Nelson County - Registration is by mail only through the point of contact. Directions to the start point will be sent to each participant when they pre-register.
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Awards & Fees:
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IVV Credit Only
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Comments:
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Host Club:
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Virginia Volkssport Assn.
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Contact:
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Annette Tollett (757) 766-3065
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Website:
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www.walkvirginia.com/CountySeasonalWalks.htm
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E-Mail Contact:
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ahtollett@yahoo.com
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