Editing White House Cliffs Trail

{{Trail
|Banner Image=File:View from White House Cliffs1.JPG
|Park=Rocky Fork State Park
|City=Erwin
|Trail Marking=Pink survey
|Trail Use=Hiking
|Trail Features=Vistas, Mountains
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Hike Time=2 hrs
|Trail Distance=0.9459 mi
|Round Trip Distance=1.9 mi
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=3,308 ft
|Low Point=2,406 ft
|Elevation Gain=902 ft
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
|Parking location=36.04823, -82.55836
|Trailhead location=36.04823, -82.55836
}}
{{Trail Map}}

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== Trail Overview ==
In the [[Rocky Fork State Park]] TN state park area.  A steep hike to first highpoint to enjoy some views of the surrounding mountains.

== How to get there ==
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From I-26 in Tennessee at Exit 46:
#From the Exit 46 Welcome Center follow the access road back under the interstate about 0.2 miles to its end into Clear Branch Road (street sign is often missing).
#If heading east on I-26 and not wishing to stop at the Welcome Center, simply turn right off the Exit 46 ramp and follow the access road a few hundred yards down to Clear Branch Rd.  (west-bound traffic will turn left from the exit ramp onto the welcome ctr. access road) 
#Turn right onto Clear Branch and head down thru the tiny community of Clear Branch, past the Clear Branch Church, and down the steep grade to the stop sign - about 0.8 mile.
#Turn left onto TN-352 (old US 23 - usually no sign here either) and go about 2.5 miles to Rocky Fork Road on your right.
#Follow RF Rd. about 0.8 mile up to the parking area at the blue gate on your left.  The stream along Rocky Fork Road is very scenic, with lots of cascades, deep pools and giant boulders.  Great trout fishing too.
#Park in the new large gravel parking area.  The Whitehouse Cliffs Trail starts by the campfire area.

== Route Description==
[[File:White house cliffs trail profile.png|thumb|right]]
'''NEW Whitehouse Cliffs Trail'''<br>
A new trail starting from the parking area was built in 2018-2019 and opened to the public on December 28th 2019. A tremendous amount of volunteer hours was put it to make the new trail.<br><br>
The trail is obvious and well marked.  Just follow it steeply all the way to the top.

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|-
!Distance (mi)
!Elevation (ft)
!Feature
|-
|0.0
|2,455
|Trailhead at Campfire area
|-
|0.6
|2,937
|During winter months, good close up view of cliffs themselves
|- 
|1.0
|3,340 
|Highpoint
|}

== Typical Conditions ==
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Located at the Main Parking Lot near Campfire Interpretation Area. New Whitehouse Cliffs Trail route is completely new and is the REQUIRED, marked route to reach Whitehouse Cliffs Knob overlook.<br>

'''Old Whitehouse Cliffs Trailhead and Trail'''<br>
Route is CLOSED TO PUBLIC (located off of Rocky Fork Trail). Staff is letting nature/forest reclaim it for Ecological Restoration.

==Fees, Permits, etc. == 
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Not permitted on the watershed are horses, motor vehicles, fires or camping. 

== After the Hike ==
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The welcome center provides restroom facilities and vending machines.

== Misc. Information ==
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Huckleberries were found on top - typically ripe in July-early August.

== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Trailhead to Rocky Fork Tract
|Marker Description=Gravel Parking
|Marker Location=36.048233,-82.558361
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Overlook
|Marker Title=Cliffs Viewpoint
|Marker Location=36.050603,-82.561469
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Overlook
|Marker Title=Highpoint
|Marker Location=36.052382,-82.560858
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 {{Trail
 |Banner Image=File:View from White House Cliffs1.JPG
-|Trail Highlight=High-point vista from within Rocky Fork SP
 |Park=Rocky Fork State Park
 |City=Erwin
-|Trail Marking=Beige plastic TN State Park logo
+|Trail Marking=Pink survey
-|Trail Use=Hiking, Geocaching
+|Trail Use=Hiking
 |Trail Features=Vistas, Mountains
 |Difficulty Rating=Medium
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 == How to get there ==
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-From I-26 Tennessee Exit 43 Temple Hill Road (hour from Kingsport):
+From I-26 in Tennessee at Exit 46:
-#Head south on US 19W/Temple Hill Road (brown sign for Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park shows correct turn)
+#From the Exit 46 Welcome Center follow the access road back under the interstate about 0.2 miles to its end into Clear Branch Road (street sign is often missing).
-#After 1.1 miles, veer slight right onto TN 352 going under I-26 (another brown information sign directing)
+#If heading east on I-26 and not wishing to stop at the Welcome Center, simply turn right off the Exit 46 ramp and follow the access road a few hundred yards down to Clear Branch Rd.  (west-bound traffic will turn left from the exit ramp onto the welcome ctr. access road)
-#After 4.8 miles, turn right onto Rocky Fork Road (entrance sign for state park here)
+#Turn right onto Clear Branch and head down thru the tiny community of Clear Branch, past the Clear Branch Church, and down the steep grade to the stop sign - about 0.8 mile.
-#After 0.8 miles, turn left for park access road to reach large gravel parking area.
+#Turn left onto TN-352 (old US 23 - usually no sign here either) and go about 2.5 miles to Rocky Fork Road on your right.
-#White House Cliffs Trail starts by the campfire area.
+#Follow RF Rd. about 0.8 mile up to the parking area at the blue gate on your left.  The stream along Rocky Fork Road is very scenic, with lots of cascades, deep pools and giant boulders.  Great trout fishing too.
+#Park in the new large gravel parking area.  The Whitehouse Cliffs Trail starts by the campfire area.
-Alternatively, from I-26 Tennessee Exit 46 Flag Pond Road (45 minutes from Asheville):
-#Turn left onto Upper Higgins Creek Road.
-#After 0.4 mile, turn right/north Old Asheville Highway.
-#After 2.2 miles, turn left onto Rocky Fork Road (entrance sign for state park here)
-#After 0.8 miles, turn left for park access road to reach large gravel parking area.
-#White House Cliffs Trail starts by the campfire area.
-Note that I-26 Exit 43 has the Tennessee Welcome Center with indoor bathrooms and vending.  To then reach the park:
-#Take the access road and then turn right/north on Clear Branch Road.
-#Proceed thru tiny community of Clear Branch, past Clear Branch Church, and down steep grade to stop sign - about 0.8 mile.
-#Turn left onto TN-352 and go about 2.5 miles to Rocky Fork Road on your right.
-#After 0.8 miles, turn left for park access road to reach large gravel parking area.
-#White House Cliffs Trail starts by the campfire area.
 == Route Description==
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 == Typical Conditions ==
 <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->
-Located at the Main Parking Lot near Campfire Interpretation Area. New Whitehouse Cliffs Trail route is completely new as of 2019 and is the REQUIRED, marked route to reach Whitehouse Cliffs Knob overlook. The path is steep with many rock and log steps.  During Fall, the heavy leaf litter can make it slippery, so hiking poles are recommended.
+Located at the Main Parking Lot near Campfire Interpretation Area. New Whitehouse Cliffs Trail route is completely new and is the REQUIRED, marked route to reach Whitehouse Cliffs Knob overlook.<br>
-Parking lot has two pit toilets and picnic tables.
 '''Old Whitehouse Cliffs Trailhead and Trail'''<br>
-Route is CLOSED TO PUBLIC (located off of Rocky Fork Trail). Staff is letting nature/forest reclaim for Ecological Restoration.
+Route is CLOSED TO PUBLIC (located off of Rocky Fork Trail). Staff is letting nature/forest reclaim it for Ecological Restoration.
 ==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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 == After the Hike ==
 <!-- Anywhere interesting to stop by since you're in the area!! -->
-The welcome center at I-26 Exit 43 provides restroom facilities and vending machines.
+The welcome center provides restroom facilities and vending machines.
 == Misc. Information ==