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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 = * | ||
|City=Big Stone Gap | | Trail No. = * | ||
| | | City = Big Stone Gap/ Appalachia | ||
|Trail Use= | | State = Virginia | ||
| | | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Waterfall}} | ||
|Difficulty Rating= | | Season = * | ||
|Hike Time=7 | | Difficulty Rating = Moderate | ||
| Hike Time = 7 | |||
| | | Distance = 7 | ||
| | | Elevation Gain = 1400 | ||
|High Point= | | High Point = 3000 | ||
| | | Latitude = 36.88395 | ||
| | | Longitude = -82.7881 | ||
| | | Medical = Big Stone Gap, VA | ||
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<googlemap lat="36.88395" lon="-82.7881" zoom="12" width="270" type="terrain" height="180" selector="no" controls="small"> | |||
36.88395,-82.7881,Roaring Branch Trail | |||
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}} | }} | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
Begin at a cascading waterfall. | <!-- 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. --> | ||
Begin at a cascading waterfall. Proceed along the creek through old growth forest. Climb the ridge line up to a rocky overlook for the Powell River valley. All within the Stone Mountain section of Jefferson National Forest. | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
<!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | <!-- Please enter detailed instruction on how to find the trail head. --> | ||
#Take US23 to Big Stone Gap. | |||
#Take US23 | #Take the exit onto Gilley Avenue into town for couple miles. | ||
# | #Turn right on 5th Street and drive thru town. | ||
#Turn right | |||
#Street becomes Roaring Branch Road. | #Street becomes Roaring Branch Road. | ||
#Park along road by trail sign. | #Park along road by trail sign. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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After admiring the Roaring Branch waterfall, proceed up stone stairs created by youth conservation corps. | After admiring the heavy spring flow over the Roaring Branch waterfall, proceed up stone stairs created by youth conservation corps. The path continues through the very large trees with little undergrowth. Three stream crossings - first may be very difficult after heavy rain. Proceed up ridge line to High Butte overlook. (Great spot for lunch.) Reverse direction back to trailhead. | ||
== 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? --> | ||
==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 == | == After the Hike == | ||
<!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... --> | <!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... --> | ||
== Misc. Information == | |||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Does this trail require any permits for overnight? parking? --> | |||
== Maps == | |||
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Image:Roaring Branch Trail - geocaches.JPG | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
<gallery> | |||
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Image:High Butte.jpg | |||
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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:Waterfalls]] | |||