Rock Creek Falls

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Trail Name Rock Creek Falls
Nearest City Erwin
State Tennessee
Trail Marking {{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.pngDnr dog.pngDnr waterfall.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking Time 33 Hours <br />0.188 Days <br />180 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip 55 mi <br />8.047 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation 800800 Feet <br />243.84 Meters <br /> / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point 32633,263 Feet <br />1,087.667 Yards <br />994.562 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical Erwin, TN
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Trail Overview

Falls and several stream crossings

How to get there

From Erwin, TN

  1. Take Exit 36 off I-26.
  2. Turn left on unnamed road across the interstate to intersection with Tenn. 107 in Erwin.
  3. Turn right on Tenn. 107 for about a mile.
  4. Turn left on Tenn. 395 (USFS sign to Beauty Spot).
  5. Proceed 3.2 miles.
  6. Turn left into the USFS Rock Creek Recreation Area.
  7. Park near restrooms at Picnic Area.

Route Description

An old road beginning at the end of the pavement in the campground is the trailhead. Forest Service Trail #148 Rock Creek Falls follows the Rock Creek as it winds up the hollow.

Typical Conditions

Fees, Permits, etc.

After the Hike

Misc. Information

Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.

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