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{{Park
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|Park Type=Recreation Area
{{Infobox Trail
|Park Website=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34922
                    | Image Name = placeholder.JPG
|Trail Map Link=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34922
                    | City = Bristol
|Entrance Fee=2.00
                    | State = Tennessee
|Entrance Fee Type=per vehicle
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Geocaching, Fishing
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Features=Vistas, Lakes
                    | Hike Time = 2-3
|Park Amenities=Beaches
                    | Distance = 5-6
|Lodging Types=Campground, Group Campground
                    | Elevation Gain = <500
|Camping Amenities=Dump station, Showers
                    | High Point = *
|City=Bristol
                    | Latitude = N36°08.189
|Area=270 acres
                    | Longitude = W82°20.284
|Operated By=Cherokee National Forest
                    | Medical = Erwin, TN
|Main Location=36.5191, -82.0563
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<googlemap lat="36.522606" lon="-82.055855"  zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
36.522606,-82.055855,Little Oak Recreation Area
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{{Park trail map}}
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==Park Overview==
 
Easy hike for scenic view of South Holston Lake and wildlife - maybe even bald eagles.
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in Cherokee National Forest, a steep hike to outstanding views of the mountains.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From Kingsport, TN
From Erwin, TN
#Take I-26 North to Exit 69 (TN-394/Blountville).
#Take Exit 36 off I-26.
#Turn right/east onto TN-394 for 12 miles.  
#Turn left on unnamed road across the interstate to intersection with Tenn. 107 in Erwin.
#Turn right/SE on US-421 for 12 miles.
#Turn right on Tenn. 107 for about a mile.
#Turn right/south onto Camp Tom Howard Road for just under two miles.   
#Turn left on Tenn. 395 (USFS sign to Beauty Spot).   
#Take left/south onto Big Creek Road for five miles.
#Proceed 3.2 miles.
#Turn right onto Little Oak Road and continue towards the campground (reached in couple of miles).
#Turn left into the USFS Rock Creek Recreation Area.
Parking for trails is at the pay station near the entrance to the recreation area.
#Park near restrooms at Picnic Area.
For auto GPS, address is 1051 Little Oak Road Bristol, TN 37620.
Same as for [[Rock Creek Falls]] trail
 
== Park Trails ==
There are two trails in the Little Oak Recreation Area.  Distance on right assumes you are walking both and returning to original parking spot.
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<u>Little Oak Mountain Trail</u> - Trail #601 is a ~1.5 mile loop with spur to scenic overlook of South Holston Lake.  The first part of the trail is moderately steep to the crest of Little Oak Mountain, but the rest is relatively level and easy walking.  Take a camera for photos of wildlife and scenic views. Trail is marked with signs.


<u>Little Oak Trail</u> - Trail #52 is an easy 1.4 mile (each way) walk along the shore of South Holston Lake around the edge of the recreation area. It can be busy at times since by the campgrounds. Trail is from the entrance station over to the north side of the peninsula as marked with trail signs.
== Route Description==
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Rattlesnake Ridge is USFS #26 Trail.  Out-and-back hike starting at Rock Creek Recreation Area parking lot. Proceed to the back of the campground to the trailhead common with Rock Creek Falls. Take the split along an old road for about a mile over to Dick Creek Gap - a junction of several trails and old roads. Head up the ridgeline into the Unaka Mountain Wilderness (sign seen after 100 yards) to the top at the Pleasant Gardens Overlook on Unaka Mountain.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Moderately heavy usage keeps the trail worn.  Can be some blowdowns or growth as limited formal maintenance.
Being in wilderness-designated area and not heavily used, the trail may be a little overgrown but is well defined.  


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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Little Oak Recreation Area is typically open May through November.  Gate opens at 7 AM and closes at 10 PM.
Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.  Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM.  If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate.  Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle.  Wilderness designated area, thus group size is limited to 14 people.


Day use $2 per vehicle.


Camping is $12 per site (May-September). Limited facility loop is $6 (March-April, October-December only)
== Misc. Information ==
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Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a 6 ft or shorter leash.


State fishing license required.  Commonly caught in South Holston Lake are pan fish, bass, and catfish.
== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.522606" lon="-82.055855" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="725" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Little Oak Mountain Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Little Oak Trail.kml


== Misc. Information ==
,-,Little Oak Recreation Area(G) 36.136490,-82.338066,Rattlesnake Ridge Trailhead
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(G) 36.13425, -82.31113,Pleasant Gardens Overlook
Located in Cherokee National Forest, Watagua Ranger Station - Telephone (423) 735-1500.
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Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a 6 ft or shorter leash.
== Photos ==
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</gallery>


==Gallery==
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{{Park trail gallery|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]]  [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Little Oak Trail
|Trail Distance=1.4 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Signs
|Trail Highlight=FS #52 - along shore of South Holston Lake
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Little Oak Mountain Trail
|Trail Distance=1.5 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Signs
|Trail Highlight=FS #601 - Loop with spur to scenic overlook
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Campground
|Marker Title=Campground
|Marker Location=36.519538, -82.060816
}}
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