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{{Trail | <!-- The following few lines create the "Infobox" table template. Please scroll down to edit the main content of the article. --> | ||
| | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| | | Image Name = SandCave.JPG | ||
| Hike Time = 4.5 | |||
|City=Ewing | | City = Ewing | ||
| | | State = Virginia | ||
|Trail Use= | | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Camping}} {{Horses}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | | Distance = 8.2 | ||
| | | Elevation Gain = 1,720 | ||
| High Point = 3,400 | |||
| | | Latitude = N36° 39.165 | ||
| Longitude = W083° 26.161 | |||
|High Point=3, | | Medical = Middlesboro, KY | ||
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| | <googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.651207" lon="-83.435493" type="map" zoom="9" width="270" height="180" selector="no" controls="small"> | ||
| | 36.651207,-83.435493,Sand Cave and White Rocks | ||
</googlemap> | |||
}} | }} | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
Loop hike up side of Cumberland Mountain to see enormous wind-carved Sand Cave and then over to White | Loop hike up side of Cumberland Mountain to see enormous wind-carved Sand Cave and then over to White Rock cliffs for expansive view south into Tennessee. | ||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | ||
Hikers walk up through picnic area to trail leading uphill from the far end into the woods. The road past the Civic Park is the horse trail and the two trails join in a few hundred yards. From Picnic area and shelter, proceed north into woods and trail which later merges with horse trail and ascends mountain with switchbacks. At summit take left fork toward Southwest and proceed to junction with Sand Cave Trail to right descending into Kentucky. Proceed to Sand Cave. Backtrack up from Sand Cave and take trail to left to climb to White Rocks overlook. A bypass trail leads down to the main trail up from Ewing for a short cut return. | |||
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|Intersection with horse trail/trail register | |Intersection with horse trail/trail register | ||
|- | |- | ||
|2. | |2.6 | ||
| | |2000 | ||
| | |Split for Ewing Trail to White Rock | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3.6 | |3.6 | ||
| | |2100 | ||
| | |Intersect Ridge Trail | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3. | |3.8 | ||
| | |2000 | ||
|Sand Cave | |Sand Cave | ||
|- | |- | ||
|4. | |4.0 | ||
| | |2050 | ||
|Back at Ridge Trail | |Back at Ridge Trail | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |5.0 | ||
| | |2100 | ||
| | |Top of Ewing Trail | ||
|- | |- | ||
|5.2 | |5.2 | ||
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|White Rock overlook | |White Rock overlook | ||
|- | |- | ||
|5 | |6.5 | ||
| | |2000 | ||
|Back | |Back to top of Ewing Trail | ||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
0.0 1711 Trailhead behind pavilion | |||
0.7 1878 Intersect main roadway/horse trail | |||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
Being a national park, the trails are fairly well maintained. Varies from narrow hard packed hiking | Being a national park, the trails are fairly well maintained. Varies from narrow hard packed hiking only trail to wide roadway/horse trail. The path is very rocky at times with loose gravel. Another challenge is diverting water off the trail path, thus many water bars. After a rain, several water crossings will be encountered with might have well placed stepping stones in place. Access to White Rock overlook a steep climb up a crevice. | ||
Although most of the trail route can be used by horses, there were no piles of evidence of recent use; however, hoove prints could be seen in the clay. | Although most of the trail route can be used by horses, there were no piles of evidence of recent use; however, hoove prints could be seen in the clay. | ||
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==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | ||
No permits or fees required for day hiking. Permit needed from main park visitors center if camping in the backcountry. There is a trail register along the way. Dogs need to be on a leash. | |||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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Sand Cave has been formed by wind, not water, erosion of the overhanging sandstone. The cave contains football field-size beach of deep sand opening to a lush woodland entrance. It is a great place to have lunch (pack trash out!) in the coolness. The large cavern also echos, thus larger groups can be noisy. If solo, then just the calm dripping of a small waterfall by the entrance will be heard. | Sand Cave has been formed by wind, not water, erosion of the overhanging sandstone. The cave contains football field-size beach of deep sand opening to a lush woodland entrance. It is a great place to have lunch (pack trash out!) in the coolness. The large cavern also echos, thus larger groups can be noisy. If solo, then just the calm dripping of a small waterfall by the entrance will be heard. | ||
== Maps == | |||
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.659" lon="-83.44" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="700" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png"> | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/CGNP_Sand_Cave_and_White_Rocks.kml | |||
(G) 36.652730,-83.436074 | |||
Trailhead | |||
(G) 36.657631,-83.435519 | |||
Intersection with horse trail/trail register | |||
(E) 36.667000,-83.443004 | |||
White Rock Overlook | |||
(G) 36.665916,-83.447435 | |||
Intersection of White Rock and Ridge Trails | |||
(G) | |||
Trails intersection | |||
(A) | |||
Parking Area | |||
(Q) bathroom | |||
</googlemap> | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
<gallery> | |||
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Image:SandCave.JPG|View from within the Sand Cave | |||
Image:Sand Cave 200809 view into.jpg|View into Sand Cave | |||
Image:Sand Cave 200809 group photo.jpg|Group photo from Sept 2008 Hike | |||
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</gallery> | |||
<!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. Please keep the State category. To make a new category just type [[Category:mycategory]]. Keep in mind categories are case sensitive. --> | |||
[[Category:Virginia]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Horse Riding]] | |||
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