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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:Devils Bathtub Trail splash pool.jpg
{{Infobox Trail
|City=Ft. Blackmore
                    | Image Name = Devils Bathtub Trail splash pool.jpg  
|Trail Marking=Yellow
                    | City = Ft. Blackmore
|Trail Use=Hiking
                    | State = Virginia
|Trail Features=Waterfalls, Vistas, Mountains
                    | Marking = Yellow
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}} {{Camping}}
|Hike Time=5 hrs
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Trail Distance=7.392 mi
                    | Hike Time = 5
|Round Trip Distance=7.392 mi
                    | Distance = 7.38
|Trail Type=Loop
                    | Elevation Gain = 2,363
|High Point=2,878 ft
                    | High Point = 2,881
|Low Point=1,595 ft
                    | Latitude = 36.819393
|Elevation Gain=1,511 ft
                    | Longitude = -82.628531
|Elevation Loss=1,525 ft
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|Elevation Change Direction=Counter Clockwise
|Parking location=36.81939, -82.62853
|Trailhead location=36.81939, -82.62853
}}
}}
{{Trail Map}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in the Jefferson National Forest, a loop hike along Devils Fork Creek with several fords, interesting Devils Bathtub pool, and sandstone cliffs with coal seams.
Located in the Jefferson National Forest, a loop hike along Devils Fork Creek with several fords, interesting Devils Bathtub pool, and sandstone cliffs with coal seams.


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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
[[File:Devils bathtub profile.png|thumb|right]]
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Hike up Devil Fork from parking area and loop up on mountain and back. There are several fords (at least ten). There is an interesting pool just downstream from the Devil’s Bathtub. On trail above the pool, a sign points downstream to the actual Devils Bathtub pool. To make a longer hike, continue upstream, then follow trail up right side of mountain. This eventually levels out and circles back to the old road leading back to the parking area.
Hike up Devil Fork from parking area and loop up on mountain and back. There are several fords (at least ten). There is an interesting pool just downstream from the Devil’s Bathtub. On trail above the pool, a sign points downstream to the actual Devils Bathtub pool. To make a longer hike, continue upstream, then follow trail up right side of mountain. This eventually levels out and circles back to the old road leading back to the parking area.


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Per another trail review [http://www.traillink.com/trail/devils-fork-loop-trail.aspx site], "Although the trail follows yellow blazes for its entire 7 miles, poor maintenance means it is often difficult to find the blazes-and the path, which, in several places, scrambles over large rocks or up very steep cliff faces."
Per another trail review [http://www.traillink.com/trail/devils-fork-loop-trail.aspx site], "Although the trail follows yellow blazes for its entire 7 miles, poor maintenance means it is often difficult to find the blazes-and the path, which, in several places, scrambles over large rocks or up very steep cliff faces."


In April 2014, a rescue crew had to help two groups of hikers lost from this trail.  One was over a mile off.  [http://www.timesnews.net/article/9075423/search-crews-find-two-groups-of-lost-hikers-in-scott-county news article] Later in the month, it was also reported that Weber City BSA Troop 86 cleaned up the trail head and painted yellow blazes along the most difficult sections of this trail.
In April 2014, a rescue crew had to help two groups of hikers lost from this trail.  One was over a mile off.  [http://www.timesnews.net/article/9075423/search-crews-find-two-groups-of-lost-hikers-in-scott-county news article]


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fees or permits required for day hiking or camping. Managed by Clinch Ranger District (Wise, VA) Tel: 276-679-8370 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM)
No fees or permits required for day hiking or camping. Managed by Clinch Ranger District (Wise, VA) Tel: 276-679-8370 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM)
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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See also the excellent write-up in [http://www.explorescottcountyva.com/article.php?category=fortblackmore&id=41 Explore Scott County] website.
See also the excellent write-up in [[http://www.explorescottcountyva.com/article.php?category=fortblackmore&id=41 Explore Scott County]] website.


No facilities at the parking lot.  Bring your own water.
No facilities at the parking lot.  Bring your own water.
== Maps ==
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A [http://www.explorescottcountyva.com/uploads/media/81259devilsfork.jpg trail map] is provided on the Explore Scott County website.
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(C) 36.81337,-82.64956
Devil's Bathtub
(A) 36.8185,-82.6266
Parking
(G) 36.81945,-82.62895
Trailhead - first yellow blaze
36.828065,-82.635321
Unknown turn off
36.829777,-82.639405
Unknown turn off
(J) 36.829916,-82.646249
Stream Crossing
36.828798,-82.646228
Unknown turn off
36.828864,-82.646562
Unknown turn off
36.827998,-82.647262
Large rock outcropping
(J) 36.830936,-82.650125
Dry stream crossing
(J) 36.830195,-82.652936
Dry stream crossing
(J) 36.830292,-82.655044
Dry stream crossing
36.828593,-82.655817
Cross 4-wheeler trail
(J) 36.82778,-82.658
Dry stream crossing
(J) 36.82434,-82.661539
Small stream crossing
(J) 36.823801,-82.66218
Dry stream crossing
(J) 36.823656,-82.666207
Stream Crossing
36.81648,-82.66277
Tricky turn
36.815412,-82.66141
View of rock outcropping
(J) 36.814426,-82.660185
Stream crossing
36.813264,-82.658594
Stay left
36.812369,-82.658383
Major blowdown
(J) 36.812426,-82.658125
Wide stream crossing
36.813137,-82.657478
Stream meeting in pool
36.813188,-82.657309
Turn off down
36.813611,-82.65677
Rock cliff - no blazes
(J) 36.813237,-82.651106
Stream crossing
36.81335,-82.649643
Swimming hole
(J) 36.813155,-82.64584
Stream crossing
(J) 36.813563,-82.644906
Stream crossing
(J) 36.813319,-82.644219
Stream crossing
36.814601,-82.642261
Major blowdown
(J) 36.814993,-82.641946
Stream crossing
(J) 36.815712,-82.64056
Stream crossing
(J) 36.818058,-82.635232
Stream crossing
(J) 36.819229,-82.631254
Multiple stream crossing
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Note:  Google Maps does show the path as "Devils Fork Loop Trail".


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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|Icon Type=Waterfall
 
|Marker Title=Devil's Bathtub
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|Marker Location=36.81337,-82.64956
</gallery>
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Parking
[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Waterfalls]] [[Category:Camping]]
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{{Map Marker
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{{Map Marker
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|Marker Title=Unknown turn off
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{{Map Marker
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{{Map Marker
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{{Map Marker
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|Marker Title=Cross 4-wheeler trail
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|Marker Title=Dry stream crossing
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|Marker Title=Stream crossing
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|Marker Location=36.813319,-82.644219
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|Marker Location=36.814601,-82.642261
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{{Map Marker
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|Marker Location=36.814993,-82.641946
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|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream crossing
|Marker Location=36.815712,-82.64056
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|Icon Type=Water crossing
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|Marker Location=36.818058,-82.635232
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|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Multiple stream crossing
|Marker Location=36.819229,-82.631254
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