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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 | ||
|Trail | | Image Name = GentryCreekFalls.jpg | ||
| Trail No. = * | |||
|City=Mountain City | | City = Mountain City | ||
| | | State = Tennessee | ||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}{{Waterfall}} | |||
|Trail Use= | | Season = * | ||
| | | Difficulty Rating = Medium | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | | Hike Time = 3-4 | ||
|Hike Time=3 | | Distance = 5 | ||
| | | Elevation Gain = 300-400 | ||
| | | High Point = * | ||
| Latitude = 36.542606 | |||
|High Point= | | Longitude = -81.734673 | ||
| | | Medical = Mountain City | ||
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| | <googlemap lat="36.542606" lon="-81.734673" zoom="11" width="270" type="terrain" height="180" selector="no" controls="small"> | ||
36.542606,-81.734673,Trailhead for Gentry Creek Falls and Rogers Ridge | |||
36.5677, -81.70575,Gentry Creek Falls | |||
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}} | }} | ||
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==Trail Overview== | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Hike with 13-14 water crossings to double drop waterfall. | Hike with 13-14 water crossings to double drop waterfall. | ||
:Should this page be split into two - one for just the falls and the other for the ridge? Original information just for Gentry Falls. | |||
==How | == How to get there == | ||
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From Mountain City, TN | |||
From Mountain City, TN | |||
#Proceed north on TN 91 for 7.7 miles to Laurel Bloomery. | #Proceed north on TN 91 for 7.7 miles to Laurel Bloomery. | ||
#Turn right at the A-Z Market onto Gentry Creek Road (sign to Pleasant Home Church) and proceed 0.8 miles. | |||
#Turn at the A-Z Market onto Gentry Creek Road (sign to Pleasant Home Church) and proceed 0.8 miles. | |||
#Make right turn onto Star Gap Road. | #Make right turn onto Star Gap Road. | ||
#Then quickly left again ton continue on Gentry Creek Road, which become gravel after 1.1 miles. | #Then quickly left again ton continue on Gentry Creek Road, which become gravel after 1.1 miles. | ||
#Continue on rough gravel road for 1.4 miles and park at road end. | #Continue on rough gravel road for 1.4 miles and park at road end. | ||
Point of information is that the first cul-de-sac parking lot reached on the gravel road is for | Point of information is that the first cul-de-sac parking lot reached on the gravel road is for a horse trail. Veer to the right to continue back to the dead end cul-de-sac with a trail marker for Gentry Creek Falls. | ||
==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 cross mound barriers. The trail is very gentle rise up a shaded valley with the expected numerous creek crossings | Hikers cross mound barriers. The trail is very gentle rise up a shaded valley with the expected numerous creek crossings over six log | ||
bridges, stepping stones, or nothing at all. Gentry Creek is pretty with small rapids. The two tiered waterfall is an enjoyable vista for lunch. | |||
Note: The upper falls can be reached by a very narrow path on the right side of the lower falls - but dangerous! | Note: The upper falls can be reached by a very narrow path on the right side of the lower falls - but dangerous! | ||
==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? --> | ||
Trail is not regularly maintained, but usually passible | Trail is not regularly maintained, but usually passible. Difficulty of creek crossings depends on season and whether recent rains. Lots of mosquitos during summer. | ||
==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.--> | ||
== | == After the Hike == | ||
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Stop in Damascus for ice cream | |||
== Misc. Information == | |||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | ||
Gentry | Gentry's Falls are named after Joseph Gentry, who farmed 800 acres in the area startng around 1796. | ||
== Maps == | |||
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== Photos == | |||
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Image:GentryCreek20070811-01.jpg|Gentry Creek August 2007 | |||
Image:GentryCreek20070811-02.jpg|Gentry Creek Waterfalls - August 2007 | |||
Image:GentryCreek20070811-03.jpg|Bridge crossing on Gentry Creek - Aug 2007 | |||
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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:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Waterfalls]] | |||