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Rock Creek Falls

2012-04-14T14:17:40Z

Wdingus: Recreation Area closure until 2014

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = Rock_Creek_Falls.jpg
| Trail No. = *
| City = Erwin
| State = Tennessee
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}{{Waterfall}}
| Season = *
| Difficulty Rating = Easy
| Hike Time = 3
| Distance = 5
| Elevation Gain = 800
| High Point = 3263
| Latitude = 36.138985
| Longitude = -82.346649
| Medical = Erwin, TN

| googlemap =
<googlemap lat="36.138985" lon="-82.346649" zoom="12" width="270" type="terrain" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
36.138985,-82.346649,Trailhead for Rock Creek Falls
36.12718,-82.32278,Rock Creak Falls
</googlemap>
}}




== Trail Overview ==

Located in Unaka Mtn. Wilderness of the Cherokee National Forest, hike to the ~40’ high waterfall with several stream crossings.

== How to get there ==

From Erwin, TN
#Take Exit 36 off I-26.
#Turn left on unnamed road across the interstate to intersection with Tenn. 107 in Erwin.
#Turn right on Tenn. 107 for about a mile.
#Turn left on Tenn. 395 (USFS sign to Beauty Spot).
#Proceed 3.2 miles.
#Turn left into the USFS Rock Creek Recreation Area.
#Park near restrooms at Picnic Area.
Same as for [[Rattlesnake Ridge]] Trail

== 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. There are several creek crossings without bridges where you are likely to get your feet wet but are generally not difficult except in high water. You'll pass several smaller falls and cascades on the way to the main falls located in a secluded, rocky amphitheater.

== Typical Conditions ==


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1. Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM. If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate. Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle. Wilderness designated area, thus group size is limited to 14 people. Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a 6 ft or shorter leash.

For more information, see Forest Service webpages for the[[http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110804&ttype=recarea&recid=34978&actid=29&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=100000000000000&pnavid=null&cid=FSE_003693&pname=Unaka+Mountain+Zone+-+Rock+Creek+Recreation+Area recreation area]] and [[http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAHcGOlk!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110804&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=null&recid=34988&ttype=recarea&pname=Rock%20Creek%20Falls%20Hike%20-%20Home trail]].

== After the Hike ==

During summer months, consider taking a dip in the ice cold swimming pool. Refreshing!

== Misc. Information ==

Note: Area closed until 2014 [[http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/cherokee/alerts-notices/?aid=10199 LINK]]

== Maps ==


== Photos ==
<gallery>

Image:Rock_Creek_Falls.jpg
Image:Rattlesnake Ridge Trailhead.jpg|Trailhead also with Rattlesnake Ridge

</gallery>


[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Waterfalls]][[Category:Dog Friendly]]

Daniel Boone Trail

2012-01-29T13:26:19Z

Wdingus: /* How to get there */ A very important turn was incorrectly listed as "left"

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = placeholder.jpg
| City = Duffield
| State = Virginia
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
| Hike Time = 3
| Distance = ~3-3.5
| Elevation Gain = ~1,200
| High Point = ~2,560
| Latitude = N36°43.127
| Longitude = W082°48.633
| Medical = Pennington Gap, VA

| googlemap =
<googlemap lat="36.71878" lon="-82.81055" zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
36.71878,-82.81055,Daniel Boone Trail
</googlemap>
}}




== Trail Overview ==

Follow the footsteps of Daniel Boone up to a gap in Powell Mountain. Only part of the famous Wilderness Road which has not been paved.

== How to get there ==

From Kingsport, TN
#North on US-23 to Duffield.
#Turn left/west at the red-light onto US-58/421 (Duff-Patt Highway).
#Turn right onto one of the roads heading north (Industrial Park, Daniel Boone, or Technology Trail).
#Turn left onto Fraley Ave.
#Shortly you’ll see a “pink” or “orange” gate on the right. If the gate is unlocked, then head uphill to a parking area by the water tower. It is not recommended to drive further due to deep ruts in the roadway. If the gate is locked, there is parking at N36°43.179 W82°48.445.

== Route Description==

Lightly used. First half to three-quarters mile is a rutted gravel road. The path then becomes a former logging road winding up to the mountain gap. Return by same route. Reported to be a blazed route.

The trail is also reported to continue down into Wallen’s Creek valley for an extended hike.

== Typical Conditions ==

Not a typical trail as more walking along wide gravel, and then logging roads. Views are limited by forests which line the path, thus late fall to early spring would be good if interested in looking down into the valleys.

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

No fees or permits are required for day hiking. Open sunrise to sunset.

== After the Hike ==


== Misc. Information ==

The prompt for creating this trail page was a story in the Kingsport Times-News. Here is a subsequent shorter blog page written from that story [http://www.timesnews.net/article/9040661/kane-gap-makes-a-great-winter-hike link].

There is also a different Kane Gap in West Virginia.

Virginia Birding website for the [http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=2&loop=MDB&site=MDB05 “Daniel Boone Trail”]. There is another nearby path on a forest service road from the Jasper community up the mountain that is called the [http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/site.asp?trail=2&loop=MDB&site=MDB03 “Kane Gap Trail”].

Reported that the Morrell mushrooms are seen along the trail during second or third week in April.

== Maps ==

<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.723" lon="-82.81055" type="terrain" zoom="14" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/placeholder.kml

(G) 36.71878,-82.81055
Pink/orange gate
(A) 36.72165,-82.81265
Parking by water tower
(G) 36.7325947,-82.8240511
Kane Gap
</googlemap>

== Photos ==
<gallery>

Image:placeholder.jpg

</gallery>


[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]

Laurel Fork Gorge

2011-06-06T02:50:12Z

Wdingus: /* How to get there */

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = Laurelforkfalls2.jpg
| City = Hampton
| State = Tennessee
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Waterfall}}{{Dogs}}
| Difficulty Rating = Moderate
| Hike Time = *
| Distance = *
| Elevation Gain = *
| High Point = *
| Latitude = 36.27277
| Longitude = -82.135
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN

| googlemap =
<googlemap lat="--Enter Trail Head Latitude Here--" lon="--Enter Trail Head Longitude Here--" zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
--Enter Latitude Trail Head Here--, --Enter Trail Head Longitude Here--,--Trail Name--
</googlemap>
}}




== Trail Overview ==

The Appalachian Trail travels through Laurel Fork Gorge, rarely straying far from Laurel Fork Creek. Probably the most popular hiking destination is Laurel Fork Falls, a 50' cascading waterfall. There are AT access points at both the NW end of the gorge (Hampton) and SE (Dennis Cove).

== How to get there ==

Hampton
# From Elizabethton, go southeast on US 321 through Hampton for 1 mile
# Look for parking area on the right 36.28542,-82.15211

Dennis Cove
#From Elizabethton, go southeast on US 321 through Hampton for .8 miles
#Turn right (south) on FR 50 (Dennis Cove Road) and travel 2(?) miles
#Look for AT access parking area on your left 36.24618,-82.12311

== Route Description==


== Typical Conditions ==


== Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Per-vehicle use fee

== After the Hike ==


== Misc. Information ==


== Maps ==


== Photos ==
<gallery>


Image:PotatoTop.jpg
Image:Placeholder.gif


</gallery>


[[Category:Tennessee]][[Category:Hiking]][[Category:Dog Friendly]][[Category:Waterfalls]][[Category:Medium]]

Laurel Fork Gorge

2011-06-06T02:47:40Z

Wdingus:

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = Laurelforkfalls2.jpg
| City = Hampton
| State = Tennessee
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Waterfall}}{{Dogs}}
| Difficulty Rating = Moderate
| Hike Time = *
| Distance = *
| Elevation Gain = *
| High Point = *
| Latitude = 36.27277
| Longitude = -82.135
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN

| googlemap =
<googlemap lat="--Enter Trail Head Latitude Here--" lon="--Enter Trail Head Longitude Here--" zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
--Enter Latitude Trail Head Here--, --Enter Trail Head Longitude Here--,--Trail Name--
</googlemap>
}}




== Trail Overview ==

The Appalachian Trail travels through Laurel Fork Gorge, rarely straying far from Laurel Fork Creek. Probably the most popular hiking destination is Laurel Fork Falls, a 50' cascading waterfall. There are AT access points at both the NW end of the gorge (Hampton) and SE (Dennis Cove).

== How to get there ==

Hampton
#

Dennis Cove
#From Elizabethton, go southeast on US 321 through Hampton for .8 miles
#Turn right (south) on FR 50 (Dennis Cove Road) and travel 2(?) miles
#Look for AT access parking area on your left

== Route Description==


== Typical Conditions ==


== Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Per-vehicle use fee

== After the Hike ==


== Misc. Information ==


== Maps ==


== Photos ==
<gallery>


Image:PotatoTop.jpg
Image:Placeholder.gif


</gallery>


[[Category:Tennessee]][[Category:Hiking]][[Category:Dog Friendly]][[Category:Waterfalls]][[Category:Medium]]

File:Laurelforkfalls2.jpg

2011-06-06T02:40:58Z

Wdingus: Laurel Fork Falls, Hampton TN

Laurel Fork Falls, Hampton TN

Devil's Bathtub

2011-06-03T02:32:20Z

Wdingus: Old coords were very much wrong

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = *
| City = Gate City
| State = Virginia
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
| Hike Time = 5
| Distance = 9
| Elevation Gain = 1,300
| High Point = *
| Latitude = 36.81337
| Longitude = -82.64956
| Medical = Kingsport

| googlemap =
<googlemap lat="36.792240" lon="-82.594360" zoom="12" width="270" type="terrain" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
36.792240,-82.594360,Devil's Bathtub
</googlemap>
}}




== Trail Overview ==

Devils Fork Creek with several fords, interesting Devils Bathtub pool, sandstone cliffs with coal seams

== How to get there ==

From Gate City, VA
#Turn on VA 72 and proceed north through Ft. Blackmore for 11.2 miles.
#Turn left onto VA 619 and proceed on it; cross Stoney Creek and swing right with VA 619.
#After 4.3 miles on Va. 619, in the National Forest, turn left past Devil Fork Fishing/Hunting Club (sign) onto a gravel road.
#After ¼ mile on the gravel road, turn left on a narrow right-of-way between a garage and small white house to a parking area in about 0.25 miles at trailhead.

== Route Description==

Hike up Devil Fork from parking area and loop up on mountain and back. There are several fords. There is an interesting pool just downstream from the Devil’s Bathtub. On trail above the pool, a sign points downstream to the actual Devils Bathtub pool. To make a longer hike, continue upstream, then follow trail up right side of mountain. This eventually levels out and circles back to the old road leading back to the parking area.

== Typical Conditions ==


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

No fee or permit to visit

== After the Hike ==


== Misc. Information ==


== Maps ==


== Photos ==
<gallery>



</gallery>


[[Category:Virginia]][[Category:Medium]]

Laurel Fork Gorge

2011-05-05T00:04:55Z

Wdingus:

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = Laurelforkfalls.jpg
| City = Hampton
| State = Tennessee
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}
| Difficulty Rating = Moderate
| Hike Time = *
| Distance = *
| Elevation Gain = *
| High Point = *
| Latitude = *
| Longitude = *
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN

| googlemap =
<googlemap lat="--Enter Trail Head Latitude Here--" lon="--Enter Trail Head Longitude Here--" zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
--Enter Latitude Trail Head Here--, --Enter Trail Head Longitude Here--,--Trail Name--
</googlemap>
}}




== Trail Overview ==

The Appalachian Trail travels through Laurel Fork Gorge, rarely straying far from Laurel Fork Creek. Probably the most popular hiking destination is Laurel Fork Falls, a 50' cascading waterfall. There are AT access points at both the NW end of the gorge (Hampton) and SE (Dennis Cove).

== How to get there ==

Hampton
#

Dennis Cove
#From Elizabethton, go southeast on US 321 through Hampton for .8 miles
#Turn right (south) on FR 50 (Dennis Cove Road) and travel 2(?) miles
#Look for AT access parking area on your left

== Route Description==


== Typical Conditions ==


== Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Per-vehicle use fee

== After the Hike ==


== Misc. Information ==


== Maps ==


== Photos ==
<gallery>


Image:Placeholder.gif


</gallery>

File:Laurelforkfalls.jpg

2011-05-05T00:04:21Z

Wdingus: Thumbnail picture of Laurel Fork Falls, Hampton TN.

Thumbnail picture of Laurel Fork Falls, Hampton TN.

Laurel Fork Gorge

2011-05-04T02:54:56Z

Wdingus: Created page with " {{Infobox Trail | Image Na..."

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = Placeholder.gif
| City = Hampton
| State = Tennessee
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}
| Difficulty Rating = Moderate
| Hike Time = *
| Distance = *
| Elevation Gain = *
| High Point = *
| Latitude = *
| Longitude = *
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN

| googlemap =
<googlemap lat="--Enter Trail Head Latitude Here--" lon="--Enter Trail Head Longitude Here--" zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
--Enter Latitude Trail Head Here--, --Enter Trail Head Longitude Here--,--Trail Name--
</googlemap>
}}




== Trail Overview ==

The Appalachian Trail travels through Laurel Fork Gorge, rarely straying far from Laurel Fork Creek. Probably the most popular hiking destination is Laurel Fork Falls, a 50' cascading waterfall. There are AT access points at both the NW end of the gorge (Hampton) and SE (Dennis Cove).

== How to get there ==

Hampton
#

Dennis Cove
#From Elizabethton, go southeast on US 321 through Hampton for .8 miles
#Turn right (south) on FR 50 (Dennis Cove Road) and travel 2(?) miles
#Look for AT access parking area on your left

== Route Description==


== Typical Conditions ==


== Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Per-vehicle use fee

== After the Hike ==


== Misc. Information ==


== Maps ==


== Photos ==
<gallery>


Image:Placeholder.gif


</gallery>

Little Stony Creek Falls

2011-05-04T02:02:53Z

Wdingus:

{{Infobox Trail
| Image Name = Upper_Falls_of_Little_Stony_Creek.jpg‎
| Trail No. = *
| Hike Time = 3-4
| City = Dungannon
| State = Virginia
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}
| Season = Year Round
| Difficulty Rating = Moderate
| Distance = 5.2
| Elevation Gain = 800
| High Point = *
| Latitude = 36.794716
| Longitude = -82.547150
| Medical = Kingsport, TN

| googlemap =
<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.794716" lon="-82.547150" type="terrain" zoom="13" width="270" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
36.794716,-82.547150,Little Stony Creek Falls
</googlemap>

}}



== 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:
#Turn onto VA 71 north (no sign here).
#After one mile, turn left on VA 72 and proceed north (through Ft. Blackmore and Dungannon, Va.) for 22.1 miles.
#Look for USFS sign, to USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area (about 2.6 miles north of Dungannon, Va).
#At extremely sharp switchback, go straight (left side of highway) into picnic area and park.
Upper Parking Area:
#Follow above directions
#Continue on Hwy 72 past the entrance to USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area for an additional 6.6 miles (very curvy)
#Turn left onto state route 664 and go 1.1 miles
#Turn left onto gravel forest service road 700 and go 1.4 miles
#At the road split take the left (forest service road 701) and go 1 mile to gravel parking area
#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 ==

Reported some blowdowns from 2009 storm still remaining.

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Day use fee for USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area

== 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!

== Maps ==



== Photos ==
<gallery>

Image:Placeholder.gif


</gallery>


[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Waterfalls]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Medium]]

Talk:Margarette Falls

2011-05-03T02:47:32Z

Wdingus: /* 4/23/2011 Visit */ new section

February 20, 2010<br>
Tim Schaefer reporting<br>
Due to a threat of snow/ice/rain for the original date I pushed this back two weeks and attempted the trip to Margarette Falls near Greeneville on the 20th. Who knew a short hike, 1.4 miles from the parking lot, 0.7miles after leaving the Forest Service road, could take so long and be so difficult? After several stream crossings, wet kid’s feet and pants, muddy trails, and an impressive drop in temperature, we decided to cut our losses and turn back. After getting back, I looked up the GPS coordinates of the falls and saw that we were ~700 feet short of the destination. Determined, I returned the next day with a backpack to carry Jamie and warmer clothes. Sunday was worse since the warm Saturday melted a lot of the snow only to refreeze overnight and then beginning to thaw again. The trails were quite a bit more slippery, but we made it, took in the sights, and quickly headed back down trail to the warmer weather. Overall it was barely frozen and compared to pictures I have seen of these falls completely frozen as recent as this past January, I will have to move up my frozen waterfall hikes next year. Attending Saturday were Chris Garrett and son Paul, my daughter Jamie and dog Zoinks! Sunday was me and Jamie and our other dog Scooba.
----

== 4/23/2011 Visit ==

Someone (thank you!) has has done a ton of trail work since the last time I was here. There is a new bridge and large portions of the trail have been relocated. 12/2010 was written into the concrete pylons of the bridge. Now there's really only a single creek crossing and as long as the water isn't up too much, it's possible to get across on rocks people have arranged in the water. This popular falls is considerably easier to get to now. The trail work is top notch...

[http://www.cmpros.com/hiking/margarette5 My Recent Photos]