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                     | City = Greeneville
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                     | State = Tennessee
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36.88395,-82.7881,Blackstack Cliffs
36.0298,-82.7096,Camp Creek Bald (parking)
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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A short spur off Applachian Trail through rhododendron leads to overlook from these cliffs - great lunch spot.
A short spur off Appalachian Trail through rhododendron leads to overlook from these cliffs - great lunch spot.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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#Turn left onto Viking Mountain Road for 6.5 miles.   
#Turn left onto Viking Mountain Road for 6.5 miles.   
#Which becomes gravel Bald Mountain Road for last couple of miles.
#Which becomes gravel Bald Mountain Road for last couple of miles.
#Park at turnaround
#Park in Jones Meadow at turnaround


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Upon Camp Creek Bald, find the blue blazes down the middle of a paved road which is the spur trail over to the AT. Head north-bound on the white-blazed AT for 0.4 miles.  In a turn, there is a brown sign stated Blackstack Cliff for an unmarked spur trail up the hill.  Continue through the rhododendron to a stone ledge with a US Forest benchmark.  Take the big steps down and proceed through more rhododendron until you emerge at the cliffs.
Toward the very end of the paved road going through Jones Meadow, you will see an unpaved road forking off to your right marked with blue blazes. This is a spur trail (not suitable for vehicles) that leads to the Appalachian Trail. Park near this blue-blazed spur trail. Following the blue-blazed trail for about 0.2 miles, you will come upon a small clearing with multiple trails going in different directions. Continue straight through the clearing, following the blue blazed trail until you come to the white-blazed AT. Head north-bound (left) on the white-blazed AT for 0.2 miles.  In a turn, there is a brown sign stated Blackstack Cliff for an unmarked spur trail up the hill.  Continue for ~75 yards to a stone ledge with a US Forest Service benchmark.  Take the big steps down and proceed until you emerge at the cliffs.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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The spur trail is rather rocky and inclined at times, but the rhododendron that once made the spur trail somewhat difficult to navigate have been cleared.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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After hikes in 2009, enjoyed pizza and pasta at the Brick Oven Italian Restaurant in Greeneville, TN (follow TN107 back to 1001 W Main St.)
If the nearby firetower on Camp Creek Bald is open, then tremendous views can be observed.  Recommended second leg for a hike up here on Viking Mountain.
 
After hikes in 2009, pizza and pasta were enjoyed at the Brick Oven Italian Restaurant in Greeneville, TN (follow TN107 back to 1001 W Main Street).


== Misc. Information ==
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== Maps ==
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== Photos ==
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Image:Blackstack_Cliffs2.jpg|View of Blackstack Cliffs from parking area
 
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[[Category:Tennessee]][[Category:Overlook]]
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Appalachian Trail]]

Latest revision as of 11:14, 30 July 2018


Blackstack Cliffs1jpg.jpg
Trail Name Blackstack Cliffs (AT)
Nearest City Greeneville
State Tennessee
Trail Marking None
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png
Difficulty Rating Moderate
Hiking Time 1.51.5 Hours <br />0.0938 Days <br />90 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip 1.11.1 mi <br />1.77 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation ~0"~" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point 4,4524,452 Feet <br />1,484 Yards <br />1,356.97 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical Greeneville
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Trail Overview[edit]

A short spur off Appalachian Trail through rhododendron leads to overlook from these cliffs - great lunch spot.

How to get there[edit]

From Greeneville, TN

  1. Take TN-107/TN-70 south out of town for 15 miles.
  2. Turn left onto Viking Mountain Road for 6.5 miles.
  3. Which becomes gravel Bald Mountain Road for last couple of miles.
  4. Park in Jones Meadow at turnaround

Route Description[edit]

Toward the very end of the paved road going through Jones Meadow, you will see an unpaved road forking off to your right marked with blue blazes. This is a spur trail (not suitable for vehicles) that leads to the Appalachian Trail. Park near this blue-blazed spur trail. Following the blue-blazed trail for about 0.2 miles, you will come upon a small clearing with multiple trails going in different directions. Continue straight through the clearing, following the blue blazed trail until you come to the white-blazed AT. Head north-bound (left) on the white-blazed AT for 0.2 miles. In a turn, there is a brown sign stated Blackstack Cliff for an unmarked spur trail up the hill. Continue for ~75 yards to a stone ledge with a US Forest Service benchmark. Take the big steps down and proceed until you emerge at the cliffs.

Typical Conditions[edit]

The spur trail is rather rocky and inclined at times, but the rhododendron that once made the spur trail somewhat difficult to navigate have been cleared.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fee or permit to visit

After the Hike[edit]

If the nearby firetower on Camp Creek Bald is open, then tremendous views can be observed. Recommended second leg for a hike up here on Viking Mountain.

After hikes in 2009, pizza and pasta were enjoyed at the Brick Oven Italian Restaurant in Greeneville, TN (follow TN107 back to 1001 W Main Street).

Misc. Information[edit]

Maps[edit]

Photos[edit]