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                    | Image Name = Upper_Falls_of_Little_Stony_Creek.jpg‎
                    | Trail No. = *
                    | Hike Time = 3-4
                    | City = Dungannon
                    | State = Virginia
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
                    | Season = Year Round
                    | Difficulty Rating = Moderate
                    | Distance = 5.2
                    | Elevation Gain = 800
                    | High Point = *
                    | Latitude = 36.794716
                    | Longitude = -82.547150
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
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36.794716,-82.547150,Little Stony Creek Falls
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== Trail Overview ==
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Two nice waterfalls in gorge with sandstone cliffs along the sides. Hike up good trail with several bridges.
 
== How to get there ==
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From Gate City, VA:
#Turn onto VA 71 north (no sign here).
#After one mile, turn left on VA 72 and proceed north (through Ft. Blackmore and Dungannon, Va.) for 22.1 miles.
#Look for USFS sign, to USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area (about 2.6 miles north of Dungannon, Va).
#At extremely sharp switchback, go straight (left side of highway) into picnic area and park.
Upper Parking Area:
#Follow above directions
#Continue on Hwy 72 past the entrance to USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area for an additional 6.6 miles (very curvy)
#Turn left onto state route 664 and go 1.1 miles
#Turn left onto gravel forest service road 700 and go 1.4 miles
#At the road split take the left (forest service road 701) and go 1 mile to gravel parking area
#Follow the trail downstream for .2 miles
 
== Route Description==
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Hikers cross mound barriers and soon make the first of a number of fords.  Continue following up creek valley.
 
== Typical Conditions ==
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Reported some blowdowns from 2009 storm still remaining.
 
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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Day use fee for USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area
 
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
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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 .25mi out to Bear Rock. Spectacular views. No guard rails, use extreme caution!
 
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== Photos ==
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[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Waterfalls]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Medium]]

Revision as of 16:52, 19 May 2011

That's really thinknig out of the box. Thanks!

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