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Crab Orchard Branch, VA

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Crab Orchard Falls

Class IV(V)
0.25 Miles

Brandon Dale and Simon Haviland on a side adventure


Brandon Dale and Simon Haviland on a side adventure
Photo of Simon Haviland, Brandon Dale taken Feb. 06

Gauge Information

Crab Orchard Branch
low
39
10/7 19:15

Min Sug. Level:  3000 cfs

River Description

This micro creek is a trib of the Guest River Gorge near Coeburn VA. Use the same parking access as you would for the Guest to get to Crab Orchard Branch via the Guest River Gorge trail. From the parking area, it is about 1 mile to the trailhead for Crab Orchard Branch. Look for a small footpath cutting away from the main trail to the left, if you cross a small bridge turn around because you just missed the trail by a few steps.

Crab Orchard is a good high water alternative when all of the other creeks are SCARY high. It's short length makes it a great spot to run laps on its main drop. After scouting your way, get ready for a FUN ride. This falls drops about 25'.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to have someone at the bottom right of the falls with a rope so any potential situations can be averted here. It wouldn't be a pretty sight chasing boats/bodies out to the Guest at high water.
This drop can be hucked all day long when the creek has the water, so enjoy it if you catch it running!
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