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                     | City = Limestone Cove
                     | City = Limestone Cove
                     | State = Tennessee
                     | State = Tennessee
                    | Marking = None
                     | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
                     | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
                     | Difficulty Rating = Medium
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                     | Elevation Gain = ~2300
                     | Elevation Gain = ~2300
                     | High Point = 4700
                     | High Point = 4700
                     | Latitude = 36.14450
                     | Latitude = N36°08.67
                     | Longitude = -82.29260
                     | Longitude = W082°17.556
                     | Medical = Erwin, TN
                     | Medical = Erwin, TN
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Good news is that the lower end has been rerouted on public land to Forest Service Road 4343 (Rocky Branch Road).   
Good news is that the lower end has been rerouted on public land to Forest Service Road 4343 (Rocky Branch Road).   


The trail is in the Unaka Mountain Wilderness Area.  This description starts at the upper trailhead at the parking lot.  Just past the rocks which block the trail to vehicle use are splendid views of the nearby mountains and valleys.  The trail is not blazed, but easy to follow, gently descending an open ridge to a gap where the [[Limestone Cove Trail]] (FS Trail #30) bears left at 0.4 miles.  The Stamping Ground Ridge Trail continues down the mountain.  At around 2.75-3 miles, there is an obvious intersection with a new yellow-blazed trail which connects to the Forest Service Road 4343 (Rocky Branch Road). The "old" Stamping Ground Ridge Trail continues forward where it eventually dead ends into private property.  The new trail proceeds roughly 3/4th of a mile to the gravel Forest Service Road.  Here a trail sign designates the Stamping Ground Ridge trailhead.  
The trail is in the Unaka Mountain Wilderness Area.  This description starts at the upper trailhead at the parking lot.  Just past the rocks which block the trail to vehicle use are splendid views of the nearby mountains and valleys.  The trail is not blazed, but easy to follow, gently descends an open ridge to a gap where the [[Limestone Cove Trail]] (FS Trail #30) bears left at 0.4 miles.  The Stamping Ground Ridge Trail continues for down the mountain.  At around 2.75-3 miles, there is an obvious intersection with a new yellow-blazed trail which connects to the Forest Service Road 4343 (Rocky Branch Road). The "old" Stamping Ground Ridge Trail continues forward where it eventually dead ends into private property.  The new trail process roughly 3/4th of a mile to the gravel Forest Service Road.  Here a trail sign designates the Stamping Ground Ridge trailhead.  


A 9-10 mile loop hike could be created by parking across from the picnic grounds at the Limestone Cove Recreation Area.  Walk 0.3 mile on the gravel Rocky Branch Road to the [[Limestone Cove Trail]].  Proceed up 3.8 miles to intersect the Stamping Ground Ridge Trail.  Turn right and hike 0.4 miles to the overlook and parking area. (Enjoy lunch or a snack!)  Head downhill on the above Stamping Ground Ridge Trail (~3.75 miles) to the gravel forest service road.  Close the loop by walking about 1.5 miles back, passing the [[Limestone Cove Trail]] to the original parking spot.  Reported as a pleasant afternoon hike – but with 2200-2300 feet of elevation gain and loss.
A loop hike could be created by parking across from the picnic grounds at the Limestone Cove Recreation Area.  Hike 0.3 mile on the gravel Rocky Branch Road to the [[Limestone Cove Trail]].  Proceed up 3.8 miles to intersect the Stamping Ground Ridge Trail.  Turn right turn  and hike 0.4 miles to the overlook and parking area. (Enjoy lunch or a snack!)  Head downhill on the above Stamping Ground Ridge Trail (~3.75 miles) to the gravel forest service road.  Close the loop by walking about 1.5 miles back, passing the [[Limestone Cove Trail]] to the original parking spot.  Reported as a pleasant three hour hike – but with 2200-2300 feet of elevation gain and loss.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No permit or fee.  The picnic area is day use only.  Being in the Unaka Mountain Wilderness Area, maximum group size is limited to 14 people and all dogs must be leashed or under physical control at all times.
No permit or fee.  The picnic area is day use only.   


== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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The Forest Service webpage for the picnic area [http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110804&ttype=recarea&recid=34972&actid=70&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110190000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003723&pname=Unaka+Mountain+Zone+-+Limestone+Cove].
The Forest Service webpage for the picnic area [http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110804&ttype=recarea&recid=34972&actid=70&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110190000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003723&pname=Unaka+Mountain+Zone+-+Limestone+Cove].
 
 
Stamping Ground Ridge Trail used to be a piece of the Appalachian Trail until the major relocation moved the latter trail to the Roan Highlands.


== Maps ==
== Maps ==
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36.176317,-82.298536~Limestone Cove picnic area~ ~MarkerS.png
(S) 36.176317,-82.298536
36.1458836203, -82.2855116301~Intersect Limestone Cove Trail~ ~MarkerG.png
Limestone Cove picnic area
36.14258, -82.29271~Parking lot at FR230 – Upper trailhead~ ~MarkerA.png
(G) 36.17095,-82.29512
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Locked gate
(G) 36.16623, -82.29381
Lower trailhead at FS road
(G) 36.14422, -82.28556
Intersect Limestone Cove Trail
36.14258, -82.29271
Parking lot at FR230 – Upper trailhead
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== Photos ==
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Overlook]]  [[Category:Medium]]  [[Category:Dog Friendly]]  [[Category:Horse Riding]]
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Overlook]]
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