Sunday, August 30, 2015

Blue Ridge Parkway- Crabtree Falls Loop Trail










Crabtree Falls Loop Trail is labeled "strenuous" not only because of the rocky trail but because of the 580-foot elevation gain. The elevation gain seems to come all at once on the return hike back.



When I reached the steps, I could hear the rush of the plunging water from the 60-foot waterfall. 



The two best view of the falls is from the bridge that crosses Crabtree Creek, or up at the top of the stone stairs.




The hike to the falls may have been rocky, at least it was downhill. Finishing the loop starts out climbing rock stairs then a narrow footpath that has a serious incline for a couple thousand yards.



A rock wall was built (I'm guessing) to keep the trail from washing away. There is a severe drop-off over the wall.




There is nothing more peaceful than closing your eyes and listening to the babble of the creek.





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