| CRABTREE
FALLS |
Blue Ridge Parkway
- Pg. 3
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June
27, 2007
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A quick overnight stay planned for Crabtree Meadows Campground turned into a two-nighter when I found out about the trail leading to Crabtree Falls. I just could not pass up that chance. |
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The start
of the trail felt like I was entering a magic world through a green
keyhole with promises of surreal beauty awaiting - I was not disappointed.
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With flowering
bushes as company along the trail, this was one of my favorite hikes
on the Parkway. I never could tell the difference between the rhododendron
and the mountain laurel, but who cares - these bushes by any name
could not be more beautiful.
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At times
the climb and stairs were a bit daunting - breathing hard on the
way up and aching knees on the way down, but well worth the trip
both ways.
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See what
I mean? I spent almost an hour here just soaking it all in - and
resting for the trip back up.
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You can
literally get soaked as you get up close and personal with these
beautiful falls.
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| Copyright 2001-2007 by Malia
Lane
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