Crab Orchard FallsClass 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
Crab Orchard Falls IV(V)
River DescriptionThis 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! StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2007-01-31 12:58:02
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Current Conditions
Station Graphs |
| Level Legend: | Running | Below Minimum Recommended Flow | Above Maximum Recommended Flow | Unknown |
| State | River Name/Section | Class | Level | Rel. Level | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | Crab Orchard Branch— Crab Orchard Falls | IV(V) | 22 cfs | low | 8/22 0:15 | |
| VA | Guest— USFS recreation area (Rt. 72) to Clinch River -- Guest River Gorge | IV-V | 22 cfs | low | 8/22 0:15 | |
| VA | Little Stony Creek— Little Stony Falls to Hanging Rock | V+ | 22 cfs | low | 8/22 0:15 | |
| VA | Little Stony, Ramey Fork— Ramey Fork to Hanging Rock | V+ | 22 cfs | low | 8/22 0:15 | |
| VA | Powell— Appalachia to Big Stone Gap (Route 23) | II-IV | 22 cfs | low | 8/22 0:15 | |
| VA | Powell— Big Stone Gap to Dryden | I-II | 22 cfs | low | 8/22 0:15 | |
| VA | Powell, South Fork— South Fork Gorge | V+ | 22 cfs | low | 8/22 0:15 |
| AW Gauge ID: | 7240 |
| USGS Station: | 03529500 |
| HUC: | 06010206 |
| Latitude: | 36.8689 |
| Longitude: | -82.7756 |
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Add a Comment| Mile | Rapid Name | Class | Features (Legend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Crab Orchard Falls | IV+ |   |
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