North Carolina 52 Hike Challenge Hikes Crabtree Falls Blue Ridge Pkwy NC

The 52 Hike Challenge is a global movement empowering individuals to take a personal journey to discover the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional benefits gained through hiking once a week for a year. Thousands of people all around the world are joining in community and taking the challenge to help change their lives in a positive way, one step at a time. For more information visit www.52HikeChallenge.com

Michael R McKinney

The Crabtree Falls Trail in Little Switzerland, North Carolina is described as a beautiful and moderately challenging hike.

Crabtree Falls

Join 52 Hike Challenge NC &amp; SC Chapter on a beautiful 2.6 mile waterfall hike. A bridge over the creek in front of the falls offers great views. There are even better views on the other side of the creek, and you can walk up to the base of the falls.Picnic Area: About 3/4 of a mile south of the waterfall parking area is the Crabtree Falls picnic area with many tables and grills, along with nice mountain views. From the campground / waterfall parking area, turn right / south on the Parkway to reach a separate parking area.When: Sunday, May 26th at 10:00 am. We will meet in the parking lot. I will have a 52 Hike Challenge Shirt on.Skill Level: IntermediateThere are plently of overlooks to stop at on the way to and from this hike on the BRP. I also recommend checking out the town of Little Switzerland. Be sure to wear adequate clothing, sunscreen, and plenty of water, snacks and electrolytes. As always pack your 10 essentials for safety reasons!Parking and Address: Crabtree Falls parking is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at milemarker 339.5, near Little Switzerland and about 16 miles north of Mt. Mitchell. From Asheville, drive the Parkway 42 miles north. Parking is free.Address via Google Maps: 39000 Blue Rdg Pkwy, Marion, NC 28752GPS Coordinates: 35.86019314472011, -82.15120142730402For More Information on this hike: https://www.romanticasheville.com/crabtree_falls.htmPlease sign the waiver at: <a href="https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/r5MfcL8UXT1457541699" title="https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/r5MfcL8UXT1457541699" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://app.waiverforever.com/pending/r5MfcL8UXT1457541699</a>Contact: Deena Phimvongsa, dphimvongsa@gmail.com, 702-354-4569. Be sure to follow the facebook pages 52 Hikes North Carolina and 52 Hikes South CarolinaDISCLAIMER: You are fully responsible for yourself. By attending this event or any event hosted by 52 Hike Challenge you are releasing liability and confirming that you understand hiking, backpacking, running, trail running etc. are inherently dangerous activities. 52 Hike Challenge, volunteers, leaders, sponsors and their associates do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents and or damage to personal property. Please prepare accordingly. With RSVP, all attendees consent to receiving email communications, and being photographed &amp; recorded on video for marketing purposes.

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