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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:View from Rattlesnake Ridge.JPG
{{Infobox Trail
|Trail Number=USFS #26
                    | Image Name = View_from_Rattlesnake_Ridge.JPG
|Park=Rock Creek Recreation Area
                    | City = Erwin
|City=Erwin
                    | State = Tennessee
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Trail Marking=None
                    | Difficulty Rating = Difficult
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Hunting
                    | Hike Time = 6
|Trail Features=Vistas, Mountains
                    | Distance = 6-8
|Difficulty Rating=Hard
                    | Elevation Gain = ~2500
|Hike Time=6 hrs
                    | High Point = *
|Trail Distance=3.524 mi
                    | Latitude = N36°08.189
|Round Trip Distance=7.048 mi
                    | Longitude = W82°20.284
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | Medical = Kingsport, TN
|High Point=4,855 Ft
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|Low Point=2,424 ft
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|Elevation Gain=2,431 Ft
<googlemap lat="36.49487" lon="-82.60517"  zoom="9" width="270" type="map" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Elevation Loss=0 Ft
36.49487, -82.60517, Bays Mountain Park
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
Main entrance gate
|Parking location=36.13821, -82.35028
</googlemap>
|Trailhead location=36.13999, -82.34217
}}
}}
{{Trail Map}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in Cherokee National Forest, a steep hike to outstanding views of the mountains.
Steep hike to outstanding views of the mountains.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From Erwin, TN
From the main parking lot, take Lake Road around to UNmarked trailhead or jump on Big Oak for short distance for other trailhead.
#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 [[Rock Creek Falls]] trail


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Rattlesnake Ridge is USFS #26 Trail. Out-and-back hike starting at Rock Creek Recreation Area parking lot. Proceed to the back of the campground area (behind the tent camping section) to the trailhead common with [[Rock Creek Falls]]. Cross the footbridge to the left.  Take the split along an old road for about a mile over to Dick Creek Gap - a junction of several trails and old roads. Head up the ridgeline into the Unaka Mountain Wilderness (sign seen after 100 yards) to the top at the Pleasant Gardens Overlook on Unaka Mountain.  When you see spruce trees, you are near the top where all the highest mountains in Unicoi County are visible.
The path meaders through the forest with planned switchbacks and bridge crossing.
 
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!Miles
!Chinquapin Trail
!Miles
|-
|0.0
|Trailhead at [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]
|1.85
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|0.7
|Junction with [[BMP Firetower Trail|Firetower Trail]]
|1.15
|-
|1.85
|Trailhead at [[BMP Big Oak Trail|Big Oak Trail]]
|0.0
|}


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Being in wilderness-designated area and not heavily used, the trail may be a little overgrown but is well defined.  
Hard packed trail with groove down the middle from the mountain bikes.  Some rocks located at key spots.  Several wood bridges constructed by BSA Troop 51.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
== Misc. Information ==
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Rock Creek Campground is open May through November (check USFS website below for exact dates).  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.


For more information, see [[https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34978 Forest Service webpage]].
== Maps ==
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<googlemap version="0.9" lat="36.514" lon="-82.612" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="725" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Chinquapin_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_lake_road.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Firetower_Trail.kml
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/BMP_Big_Oak_Trail.kml


== Misc. Information ==
(G) 36.51452,-82.60601
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Trailhead at [[BMP Big Oak|Big Oak]]
The Pleasant Gardens Overlook on Unaka Mountain is called that due to the large number of laurels in area. Beauty Spot can be seen in the distance. The overlook can be reached by forest service roads, but the last section is extremely rocky. (Busted the radiator on a sedan, so high clearance vehicle recommended.)
[[Image:BMP Big Oak - Chinquapin Trail sign.JPG|50px]]
(G) 36.51276,-82.61764
Junction with [[BMP Firetower Trail|Firetower Trail]]
[[Image:BMP FT-CQ sign.JPG|50px]]
(G) 36.50951,-82.62137
Trailhead at [[BMP Lake Road|Lake Road]]
(L) 36.51527,-82.60722
Trail bridge by Troop 51
[[Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail bridge1.JPG|150px]]
(L) 36.51268,-82.61879
Trail bridge by Troop 51
[[Image:BMP Chinquapin Trail bridge2.JPG|150px]]
(L) 36.51067,-82.62083


Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a 6 ft or shorter leash.
</googlemap>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Point of interest
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|Marker Title=Pleasant Gardens Overlook
Image:Placeholder.gif
|Marker Location=36.13425, -82.31113
 
}}
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</gallery>
 
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Bays Mountain Park]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Hiking]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
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