Crab Orchard Branch Falls is part of the wonderful Guest River Gorge Trail – 5.8 miles of paved trail for biking and walking/hiking!
While the trail is wonderfully maintained please know you will hike downhill and returning will be a bit tougher so don’t overdo things!
The Great Virginia Waterfall Trail
Crab Orchard Branch Falls is in Section 3 of the Great Virginia Waterfall Trail which travels 83 miles from Abingdon and Coeburn.
Directions
From US 58 Alternate, head south on State Route 72 near Coeburn. Travel for 2.3 miles on this curvy, two-lane road.
You will pass the Flatwoods Picnic Area on your right, and very soon afterward, you will reach a sign for the Guest River Gorge on your left. Turn left onto this paved road, which is Forest Road 2477, and drive for 1.4 miles until you reach the parking lot.
Trail Map
The Trail
The trailhead is marked with a kiosk at the edge of the parking area.
Crab Orchard Branch is a creek that meets the Guest River at 1.8 miles and the Falls are just a short scramble upstream.
Trail Profile
Google Map of Virginia Waterfalls
Crab Orchard Branch Falls is near Coeburn on this Virginia Waterfalls map by Eben Schoeman.