Editing Rock Creek Falls

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                     | 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
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36.138985,-82.346649,Trailhead for Rock Creek Falls
36.12718,-82.32278,Rock Creak Falls
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== Trail Overview ==
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Located in Cherokee National Forest, hike to the falls with several stream crossings.

== How to get there ==
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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==
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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 ==
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==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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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.

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 ==
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== Misc. Information ==
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Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.

== Maps ==
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== Photos ==
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Image:Rock_Creek_Falls.jpg
Image:Rattlesnake Ridge Trailhead.jpg|Trailhead also with Rattlesnake Ridge
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[[Category:Tennessee]][[Category:Waterfalls]][[Category:Dog Friendly]]