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{{Trail | <!-- The following few lines create the "Infobox" table template. Please scroll down to edit the main content of the article. --> | ||
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| Image Name = Roaring Branch waterfall.JPG | |||
|City=Big Stone Gap | | City = Big Stone Gap/ Appalachia | ||
| | | State = Virginia | ||
|Trail Use= | | Marking = Yellow | ||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}} | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Hard | | Difficulty Rating = Hard | ||
|Hike Time=7 | | Hike Time = 6.5-7 | ||
| | | Distance = 8.0 | ||
| | | Elevation Gain = 1420 | ||
| High Point = 2810 | |||
|High Point= | | Latitude = 36.88367 | ||
| | | Longitude = -82.78789 | ||
| | | Medical = Big Stone Gap, VA | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Begin at a cascading waterfall. Hike up along the creek through forest. Climb the ridge line up to a rocky overlook for the Powell River valley. All within the Stone Mountain section of Jefferson National Forest. | Begin at a cascading waterfall. Hike up along the creek through forest. Climb the ridge line up to a rocky overlook for the Powell River valley. All within the Stone Mountain section of Jefferson National Forest. | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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After admiring the Roaring Branch waterfall, proceed up stone stairs created by youth conservation corps. Follow yellow blazed trail as the path continues along the stream through the forest. Multiple stream crossings - some may be very difficult after heavy rain. Proceed up ridge line to High Butte overlook. (Great spot for lunch.) Reverse direction back to trailhead. | After admiring the Roaring Branch waterfall, proceed up stone stairs created by youth conservation corps. Follow yellow blazed trail as the path continues along the stream through the forest. Multiple stream crossings - some may be very difficult after heavy rain. Proceed up ridge line to High Butte overlook. (Great spot for lunch.) Reverse direction back to trailhead. | ||
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== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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As reported by the NFS Ranger, the trail, primarily in the first mile and half, was cleared by volunteers of many blowdowns from the 2009 winter damage. Someone has marked with stakes and begun installing rock and log waterbars to address water flow down the trail path. | |||
Several creek crossings. The first encountered can be made by rock hopping unless the water level is up due to heavy rain, then a nearby fallen tree might provide a bridge. Others will require figuring out where to step to not sink into soft mud. The creek crossing right in front of a campsite in the trail path required us to remove boots and wade. | Several creek crossings. The first encountered can be made by rock hopping unless the water level is up due to heavy rain, then a nearby fallen tree might provide a bridge. Others will require figuring out where to step to not sink into soft mud. The creek crossing right in front of a campsite in the trail path required us to remove boots and wade. | ||
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==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
No fees or permits required for day hiking. Managed by Clinch Ranger District (Wise, VA) Tel: 276- | No fees or permits required for day hiking. Managed by Clinch Ranger District (Wise, VA) Tel: 276-328-2931 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM) | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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For refreshment, there is a DQ in Big Stone Gap and a McD's at the turn for US23 heading home. | For refreshment, there is a DQ in Big Stone Gap and a McD's at the turn for US23 heading home. | ||
== Misc. Information == | |||
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== Maps == | |||
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.87" lon="-82.816" type="terrain" zoom="13" width="750" height="350" scale="yes" controls="large" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Roaring_Branch_Trail.kml | |||
(A) 36.88367,-82.78789 | |||
[[File:Roaring Branch Trailhead.JPG|150px|Trailhead sign with no trail name]] | |||
(E) 36.85002, -82.83458 | |||
[[File:High Butte.jpg|150px|High Butte Overlook into Powell Valley]] | |||
(J) 36.87819,-82.79517 | |||
[[File:Roaring Branch Trail - first creek crossing.JPG|150px|First creek crossing]] | |||
(J) 36.87550,-82.80042 | |||
creek crossing | |||
(J) 36.86806,-82.80827 | |||
creek crossing | |||
(J) 36.86592,-82.81091 | |||
creek crossing | |||
(J) 36.86594,-82.81046 | |||
creek crossing | |||
(J) 36.87606,-82.79976 | |||
creek crossing | |||
</googlemap> | |||
[[File:Roaring Branch Trail profile.JPG]] | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image:Roaring Branch Trailhead.JPG|Trailhead sign with no trail name | |||
Image:Roaring Branch Trail - stone steps.JPG|Stone steps by youth conservation corps in 1970s | |||
Image:High Butte.jpg|High Butte Overlook into Powell Valley | |||
Image:Roaring Branch Trail - first creek crossing.JPG|First creek crossing | |||
Image:Roaring Branch Trail - view from High Butte.JPG|Another view from High Butte | |||
Image:Roaring Branch Trail - wading creek crossing.JPG|Creek crossing which required wading | |||
Image:Roaring Branch Trail - yet another creek crossing.JPG|Yet another creek crossing | |||
| | Image:Roaring Branch Trail - View of Stone Mountains from High Butte.JPG|View of Stone Mountains from High Butte | ||
Image:Roaring Branch Trail - wide creek crossing.JPG|Wide Creek Crossing | |||
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</gallery> | |||
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[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Waterfalls]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Hard]] | |||
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