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|Land Owner=Johnson City Parks & Rec
| Image Name = White Rock Trail overlook.JPG
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| Park = Buffalo Mountain Park
|Trail Use=Hiking
| City = Johnson City
|Trail Features=Vistas
| State = Tennessee
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
| Marking = White
|Hike Time=1.5 hrs
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Trail Distance=1.96 mi
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Round Trip Distance=3.92 mi
| Hike Time = 1.5 Hours
|Trail Type=Segment
| Round Trip Distance = 3.98 Mi
|High Point=3,177 ft
| Trail Distance = 1.99 Mi
|Low Point=2,269 ft
| Trail Type = Segment
|Elevation Gain=956 ft
| Elevation Gain = 1,660 Ft
|Elevation Loss=-54 ft
| Elevation Loss = -823 Ft
|Elevation Change Direction=North-to-South
| High Point = 3,112 Ft
|Parking location=36.27865, -82.3461
| Parking coords = 36.278646,-82.346102
|Trailhead location=36.278646,-82.346102
| Trailhead coords = 36.278646,-82.346102
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| Medical = Johnson City, TN
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<br>Note: The route for Highridge Road is incorrect as the service road is closed with a gate.
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Buffalo Mountain Park]], a popular trail to the cliffs overlooking the I-26 valley.
Located in [[Buffalo Mountain Park]], a popular trail to the cliffs overlooking the I-26 valley.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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Refer to the “How to get there” instructions on the [[Buffalo Mountain Park]] page.  Take the gravel road left to the alternative parking area.   
Refer to the “How to get there” instructions on the [[Buffalo Mountain Park]] page.  Take the gravel road left to the alternative parking area.   
   
   
== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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The white-blazed White Rock Trail heads up the eastern edge of the park to the cliffs overlooking I-26 and then beyond the communication towers.  Starting from the alt. parking lot, head into the forest and cross a wooden beam acting as a short bridge. At the junction with the main loop trail, turn left/east to recross the stream.  A single white blaze then shows the climb up the tree roots to find a narrow trail.  After 0.2 mile, a blue blazed spur trail heads over to the gravel service road.  Continue heading uphill reaching the power line clearing.  The blue-blazed [[Tower Ridge Trail]]  heads off to the right.  Proceed down a steep bank to cross the gravel service road.  Follow the trail back into the forest.  At an older trail sign, a red-blazed trail heads back downhill to the service road, while the main trail continues ahead north and an informal trail comes in from the right.  The trail works around to the park boundary and then turns to follow the edge of the ridgeline.  It descends on a rock outcropping, which is inadequately blazed from the other direction thus folks have created the previously mentioned informal spur trail by proceeding downhill.  
The white-blazed White Rock Trail heads up the eastern edge of the park to the cliffs overlooking I-26 and then beyond the communication towers.  Starting from the alt. parking lot, head into the forest and cross a wooden beam acting as a short bridge. At the junction with the main loop trail, turn left/east to recross the stream.  A single white blaze then shows the climb up the tree roots to find a narrow trail.  After 0.2 mile, a blue blazed spur trail heads over to the gravel service road.  Continue heading uphill reaching the power line clearing.  The blue-blazed [[Tower Ridge Trail]]  heads off to the right.  Proceed down a steep bank to cross the gravel service road.  Follow the trail back into the forest.  At an older trail sign, a red-blazed trail heads back downhill to the service road, while the main trail continues ahead north and an informal trail comes in from the right.  The trail works around to the park boundary and then turns to follow the edge of the ridgeline.  It descends on a rock outcropping, which is inadequately blazed from the other direction thus folks have created the previously mentioned informal spur trail by proceeding downhill.  


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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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While heavily used, the trail appears to have no formal maintenance.  During rain, water will channel down the steep path, thus subsequently resulting in a slippery mud slide.  In a couple of places, there are small springs which continually flow down the trail, thus could benefit from rock channeling or water bars.
While heavily used, the trail appears to have no formal maintenance.  During rain, water will channel down the steep path, thus subsequently resulting in a slippery mud slide.  In a couple of places, there are small springs which continually flow down the trail, thus could benefit from rock channeling or water bars.


== Misc. Information ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fees or permits required.  
== Maps ==
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White Rock Trail is the black line, while [[Tower Ridge Trail]] is in blue line.
<br>Note: The route for Highridge Road is incorrect as the service road is closed with a gate.
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36.278646,-82.346102~Alternate parking lot~ ~MarkerA.png
36.277976,-82.345800~Narrow trail bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
36.276777,-82.346116~Creek crossing at Hartsell Hollow~[[Image:White Rock Trail - creek crossing.JPG|150px]]<br>[[Image:White Rock Trail - Hartsell Hollow trail sign.JPG|150px]]~MarkerJ.png
36.278021,-82.344313~Junction with blue-blazed spur to service road~ ~MarkerU.png
36.277581,-82.341454~Junction with blue-blazed [[Tower Ridge Trail]]~ ~MarkerT.png
36.266800,-82.339319~Upper trailhead at bench~Junction with [[Fork Ridge Trail]]~MarkerK.png
36.26913,-82.33833~Towers~ ~MarkerM.png
36.27048,-82.33703~White Rock Overlook~[[Image:White Rock Trail overlook.JPG|150px]]~MarkerE.png
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== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Parking|Marker Title=Alternate parking lot|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.278646,-82.346102}}
Image:White Rock Trail - creek crossing.JPG|Second creek crossing
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail bridge|Marker Title=Narrow trail bridge|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.277976,-82.345800}}
Image:White Rock Trail - Hartsell Hollow trail sign.JPG|Trail sign at Hartsell Hollow
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Water crossing|Marker Title=Creek crossing at Hartsell Hollow|Marker Description=[[Image:White Rock Trail - creek crossing.JPG|150px]]<br>[[Image:White Rock Trail - Hartsell Hollow trail sign.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.276777,-82.346116}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Road crossing|Marker Title=Junction with blue-blazed spur to service road|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.278021,-82.344313}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail sign|Marker Title=Junction with blue-blazed [[Tower Ridge Trail]]|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.277581,-82.341454}}
 
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Bench|Marker Title=Upper trailhead at bench|Marker Description=Junction with [[Fork Ridge Trail]]|Marker Location=36.266800,-82.339319}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Comm tower|Marker Title=Towers|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.26913,-82.33833}}
[[Category: Tennessee]] [[Category: Medium]]
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Overlook|Marker Title=White Rock Overlook|Marker Description=[[Image:White Rock Trail overlook.JPG|150px]]|Marker Location=36.27048,-82.33703}}

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White Rock Trail

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Park Buffalo Mountain Park
Land Owner Johnson City Parks & Rec
Located Johnson City, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking White
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

Hiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Vistas

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 1.5 hrs0.0938 Days <br />90 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 1.96 mi3.154 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 3.92 mi6.309 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 2,269 ft756.333 Yards <br />691.591 Meters <br /> / 3,177 ft1,059 Yards <br />968.35 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 956 ft291.389 Meters <br /> / (-54 ft-16.459 Meters <br />) – North-to-South
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 1 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 9 trails / 8.9 mi of trail
Parking 36° 16' 43.14" N, 82° 20' 45.96" W Map
Trailhead 36° 16' 43.13" N, 82° 20' 45.97" W Map
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White Rock Trail is the black line, while Tower Ridge Trail is in blue line.
Note: The route for Highridge Road is incorrect as the service road is closed with a gate.

Trail Overview

Located in Buffalo Mountain Park, a popular trail to the cliffs overlooking the I-26 valley.

How to get there

Refer to the “How to get there” instructions on the Buffalo Mountain Park page. Take the gravel road left to the alternative parking area.

Route Description

The white-blazed White Rock Trail heads up the eastern edge of the park to the cliffs overlooking I-26 and then beyond the communication towers. Starting from the alt. parking lot, head into the forest and cross a wooden beam acting as a short bridge. At the junction with the main loop trail, turn left/east to recross the stream. A single white blaze then shows the climb up the tree roots to find a narrow trail. After 0.2 mile, a blue blazed spur trail heads over to the gravel service road. Continue heading uphill reaching the power line clearing. The blue-blazed Tower Ridge Trail heads off to the right. Proceed down a steep bank to cross the gravel service road. Follow the trail back into the forest. At an older trail sign, a red-blazed trail heads back downhill to the service road, while the main trail continues ahead north and an informal trail comes in from the right. The trail works around to the park boundary and then turns to follow the edge of the ridgeline. It descends on a rock outcropping, which is inadequately blazed from the other direction thus folks have created the previously mentioned informal spur trail by proceeding downhill.

White Rock Trail continues uphill with rock outcroppings to the east for views. As it approaches the commication towers area, the trail stays in the woods to stay off the service road. Just beyond the last tower, a junction with Tower Ridge Trail is reached. The trail path appears to split into two parallel lanes continuing over to a fixed wooden bench - and junction with Fork Ridge Trail.

A roughly three mile loop hike can be done in couple of hours (plus stops) by hiking up the Tower Ridge Trail or gravel service road and returning by the White Rock Trail. The latter offers views to the east of the I-26 valley.

Typical Conditions

While heavily used, the trail appears to have no formal maintenance. During rain, water will channel down the steep path, thus subsequently resulting in a slippery mud slide. In a couple of places, there are small springs which continually flow down the trail, thus could benefit from rock channeling or water bars.

Fees, Permits, etc.

No fees or permits required.

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