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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Reported some blowdowns from 2009 storm still remaining.
Per the Forest Service Ranger, the chain saw group has removed what blowdowns from 2009 storm that they could.  The remaining ones are "technical" (difficult and potentially dangerous), thus may require rerouting the trail or more experienced (and expensive) tree removal assistance.  So in places the trail will require climbing over/around/under fallen trees.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Revision as of 14:18, 17 July 2011


Upper Falls of Little Stony Creek.jpg
Trail Name Little Stony Creek Falls
Nearest City Dungannon
State Virginia
Trail Marking {{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.pngDnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Moderate
Hiking Time 3-4"-4" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.
Distance, round-trip 5.25.2 mi <br />8.369 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation 800800 Feet <br />243.84 Meters <br /> / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point *"*" is not a number.
Nearest Medical Kingsport, TN
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Trail Overview

Two nice waterfalls in gorge with sandstone cliffs along the sides. Hike up good trail with several bridges.

How to get there

From Gate City, VA:

  1. Turn onto VA 71 north (no sign here).
  2. After one mile, turn left on VA 72 and proceed north (through Ft. Blackmore and Dungannon, Va.) for 22.1 miles.
  3. Look for USFS sign, to USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area (about 2.6 miles north of Dungannon, Va).
  4. At extremely sharp switchback, go straight (left side of highway) into picnic area and park.

Upper Parking Area:

  1. Follow above directions
  2. Continue on Hwy 72 past the entrance to USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area for an additional 6.6 miles (very curvy)
  3. Turn left onto state route 664 and go 1.1 miles
  4. Turn left onto gravel forest service road 700 and go 1.4 miles
  5. At the road split take the left (forest service road 701) and go 1 mile to gravel parking area
  6. Follow the trail downstream for .2 miles

Route Description

Hikers cross mound barriers and soon make the first of a number of fords. Continue following up creek valley.

Typical Conditions

Per the Forest Service Ranger, the chain saw group has removed what blowdowns from 2009 storm that they could. The remaining ones are "technical" (difficult and potentially dangerous), thus may require rerouting the trail or more experienced (and expensive) tree removal assistance. So in places the trail will require climbing over/around/under fallen trees.

Fees, Permits, etc.

$3 Day use fee for USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area, which also has 16 picnic areas with cooking grills and vault toilets.

See also Forest Service trail description [1]
Clinch Ranger District (Wise, VA) Telephone: 276-328-2931. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM.

After the Hike

Misc. Information

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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