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| | | Image Name = Upper_Falls_Little_Stony_Creek.JPG | ||
| Hike Time = 3-4 | |||
|City=Dungannon | | City = Dungannon | ||
| | | State = Virginia | ||
| | | Marking = Yellow | ||
|Trail Use= | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} | ||
| | | Season = Year Round | ||
|Difficulty Rating= | | Difficulty Rating = Moderate | ||
| Distance = 5.2 | |||
| Elevation Gain = 700 | |||
| | | High Point = 2192 | ||
| | | Latitude = 36.8609 | ||
|High Point= | | Longitude = -82.44625 | ||
| | | Medical = Kingsport, TN | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Hike in deep, rock-lined gorge with sandstone cliffs and cascading creek to view two different waterfalls - a curtain and a plunge. | Hike in deep, rock-lined gorge with sandstone cliffs and cascading creek to view two different waterfalls - a curtain and a plunge. | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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From the Hanging Rock Recreation Area, this yellow-blazed trail winds up the deep rock-strewn gorge carved by the cascading Little Stony Creek. Follow former narrow gauge logging railroad up creek valley. Stream is crossed by several wood bridges. There is an observation stand at the middle falls. Rock steps lead down to pool at base of upper falls. Beyond the upper falls is a parking lot. The trail continues north as lesser used [[Chief Benge Scout Trail]]. | From the Hanging Rock Recreation Area, this yellow-blazed trail winds up the deep rock-strewn gorge carved by the cascading Little Stony Creek. Follow former narrow gauge logging railroad up creek valley. Stream is crossed by several wood bridges. There is an observation stand at the middle falls. Rock steps lead down to pool at base of upper falls. Beyond the upper falls is a parking lot. The trail continues north as lesser used [[Chief Benge Scout Trail]]. | ||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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The severe damage from the December 2009 storm has been cleared and the wood bridge halfway up the trail repaired. | |||
7/29/12 - While only a few blowdowns were encountered on the trail, the primary issue is that the path is collapsing into the creek in several places, thus providing difficult crossing. Recommendation is to create a raised boardwalk anchored into the hillside as the sides of the gorge will continue to be scoured by heavy runoff. | |||
2/2/13 - The Forest Service has marked this trail closed beyond the first bridge and expects for it to remain closed for some time. The trail is obliterated by a land slide which has removed about 30 feet of the trail between the first and second bridges. | |||
1/12/14 - Trip reports that the trail is open but travel still remains treacherous. Please use extreme caution and good judgement if attempting to reach the falls on this trail. | |||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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<p>See also Forest Service trail description [http://www.fs.fed.us/outernet/r8/gwj/clinch/recreation/hiking/little_stony_nrt.shtml Forest Service trail page] | <p>See also Forest Service trail description [http://www.fs.fed.us/outernet/r8/gwj/clinch/recreation/hiking/little_stony_nrt.shtml Forest Service trail page] | ||
<br>Clinch Ranger District ( | <br>Clinch Ranger District (Wise, VA) Telephone: 276-679-8370. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM. | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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If driving to the upper parking area stop at a small pull-out half a mile from the parking area (rocks with lots of graffiti) and walk quarter mile out to Bear Rock. Spectacular views. No guard rails, use extreme caution! | If driving to the upper parking area stop at a small pull-out half a mile from the parking area (rocks with lots of graffiti) and walk quarter mile out to Bear Rock. Spectacular views. No guard rails, use extreme caution! | ||
== Maps == | |||
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.872" lon="-82.449" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="725" height="350" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Little_Stony_Creek_Falls.kml | |||
(A) 36.8609,-82.44625 | |||
Parking at lower trailhead | |||
[[Image:Little Stony Creek Falls trailhead sign.JPG|150px]] | |||
(A) 36.8699, -82.4632 | |||
Parking at upper trailhead | |||
(L) 36.86657, -82.44794 | |||
Trail bridge #1 | |||
[[Image:Little Stony Creek bridge1.jpg|150px]] | |||
(L) 36.874745, -82.447136 | |||
Trail bridge #2 | |||
[[Image:Little Stony Creek bridge2.jpg|150px]] | |||
(L) 36.877295, -82.460441 | |||
Trail bridge #3 | |||
[[Image:Little Stony Creek bridge3.jpg|150px]] | |||
(L) 36.872767, -82.462531 | |||
Trail bridge #4 | |||
[[Image:Little Stony Creek bridge4.jpg|150px]] | |||
(C) 36.87788, -82.45882 | |||
Little Stony Lower Waterfall | |||
(C) 36.87472, -82.4632 | |||
Little Stony Middle Waterfall | |||
[[Image:Middle Falls Little Stony Creek.JPG|150px]] | |||
(C) 36.87133, -82.46203 | |||
Little Stony Upper Waterfall | |||
[[Image:Upper Falls Little Stony Creek.JPG|150px]] | |||
(Q) 36.86978, -82.46125 | |||
Bathrooms at horse trailer parking lot | |||
</googlemap> | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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| | Image:Upper_Falls_of_Little_Stony_Creek.jpg|Upper falls at low flow | ||
| | Image:Middle Falls Little Stony Creek.JPG|Middle falls | ||
Image:Little Stony Creek Falls trailhead sign.JPG|Trailhead sign | |||
Image:Little Stony Creek.JPG|Typical view along trail | |||
Image:LittleStonyFallsFrozen.jpg|A view of the frozen falls | |||
Image:LittleStonyCreekFalls.jpg|A view along the creek in winter | |||
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</gallery> | |||
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| | [[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Waterfalls]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Medium]] | ||