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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:Squibb Falls.jpg
{{Infobox Trail
|Trail Highlight=A delightful blend of creek walking and forest walking to a great waterfall
                    | Image Name =  
|Park=Horse Creek Recreation Area
                    | Park = Horse Creek Recreation Area
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
                    | Hike Time = 2.5 Hours
|Trail Marking=None
                    | City = Chuckey
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Hunting
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Features=Waterfalls
                    | Marking = None
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Hike Time=2.5 hrs
                    | Season = Year Round
|Trail Distance=2.525 mi
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Round Trip Distance=5.05 mi
                    | Distance = 2.0
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | Elevation Gain =  
|High Point=2,846 ft
                    | High Point =  
|Low Point=1,804 ft
                    | Latitude = 36.516591
|Elevation Gain=1,030 ft
                    | Longitude = -82.473665
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
|Parking location=36.10562, -82.65409
|Trailhead location=36.10562, -82.65409
}}
}}
{{Trail Map}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. -->
Located in [[Horse Creek Recreation Area]]. A delightful blend of creek walking, and forest walking to a great payoff of Squibb Creek Falls.
Located in [[Horse Creek Recreation Area]]. A delightful blend of creek walking, and forest walking to a great payoff of Squibb Creek Falls.


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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
Park where the paved road ends and pass the wholly uninformative sign. The key to a proper beginning is to take the bridge on the left, just past the creek viewing platform. You should only be on the unpaved portion of Horse Creek Road for about 500ft.  
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? -->
 


The hike mostly follows Squibb Creek upstream and therefore a mostly uphill hike to the falls. The average slope was recorded at 12.2% grade with a maximum grade of 62.5%. Although there are many stream crossings, in September they are easily navigable without risk of shoe soaking. The falls and stream crossings could be entirely different in the spring or after heavy rains. Also where needed along much of the route there are well built stone stairs.
== Typical Conditions ==
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->


[[File:Squibb Creek Falls profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]]
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Miles Out
!Squibb Creek Falls
!Miles Back
!Elevation (ft)
|-
|0.0
|Trailhead at Parking lot
|2.6
|1,903
|-
|0.1
|Bridge #1 off Horse Creek Rd
|2.5
|1,914
|-
|0.4
|Bridges #2 and #3
|2.2
|2,000
|-
|0.6
|Private A-frame cabin
|2.0
|2,052
|-
|0.6
|Stream crossing #1
|2.0
|2,052
|-
|0.7
|Stream crossing #2
|1.9
|2,073
|-
|0.75
|Junction with Turkey Pen Cove Trail, Turn Right
|1.85
|2,083
|-
|0.8
|Junction with Middlespring Ridge Trail, Stay Right
|1.8
|2,099
|-
|1.1
|Split stream, crossing #3
|1.5
|2,218
|-
|1.3
|Deep swimming hole
|2.6
|2,291
|-
|1.5
|Stream crossing #4
|2.6
|2,343
|-
|1.85
|Stream crossing #5
|2.6
|2,564
|-
|2.0
|Stream crossing #6
|0.6
|2,644
|-
|2.3
|Stream crossings #7-#9 and small falls
|2.6
|2,758
|-
|2.4
|Stream crossing #10
|0.2
|2,795
|-
|2.5
|Stream crossings #11-#13
|0.1
|2,880
|-
|2.6
|Squibb Creek Falls
|0.0
|2,950
|}


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.-->
None needed, just park and go.
None needed, just park and go.
== After the Hike ==
<!-- Where to get a good meal after a long days hike. Because I know everyone will be hungry!! -->
== Misc. Information ==
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? -->
== Maps ==
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<display_map center="36.514327,-82.478399" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="auto" height="450" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/HCRA_Squibb_Creek.kml">
</display_map>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
<gallery>
{{Map Marker
<!-- Place any pictures from this trail below. Add a picture by typing Image:imagename.extension  -->
|Icon Type=Parking
 
|Marker Title=Parking
 
|Marker Location=36.105615,-82.654086
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}}
</gallery>
{{Map Marker
 
|Icon Type=Overlook
<!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. Please keep the State category. To make a new category just type [[Category:mycategory]]. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. -->
|Marker Title=Platform overlooking creek
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Stub]]
|Marker Location=36.105450,-82.653443
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Location=36.103983,-82.653231
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Location=36.104110,-82.649832
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge
|Marker Location=36.103867,-82.649252
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Old structure
|Marker Title=Private Cabin
|Marker Location=36.102767,-82.647721
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #1
|Marker Location=36.102442,-82.647525
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #2
|Marker Location=36.101913,-82.646734
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Junction with Turkey Pen Cove
|Marker Location=36.101032,-82.646097
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Junction with Middlespring Ridge
|Marker Location=36.100295,-82.64613
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #3
|Marker Location=36.096946,-82.64512
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #4
|Marker Location=36.093786,-82.643029
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #5
|Marker Description=To Right Bank
|Marker Location=36.090072,-82.640848
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #6
|Marker Description=To Left Bank
|Marker Location=36.088935,-82.639066
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #7
|Marker Description=To Right Bank
|Marker Location=36.088121,-82.636519
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #8
|Marker Description=To Left Bank
|Marker Location=36.088033,-82.636331
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #9
|Marker Description=To Right Bank and small falls
|Marker Location=36.087608,-82.635919
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #10
|Marker Description=To Left Bank
|Marker Location=36.087251,-82.635388
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #11
|Marker Description=To Right Bank
|Marker Location=36.086656,-82.635114
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #12
|Marker Description=To Left Bank
|Marker Location=36.086548,-82.634907
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing #13
|Marker Description=To Right Bank
|Marker Location=36.086132,-82.634677
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Waterfall
|Marker Title=Squibb Creek Falls
|Marker Location=36.085347,-82.633755
}}
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