Gentry Creek Falls: Difference between revisions

From TEHCC Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(Removed Rogers Ridge piece)
(add hunting)
 
(48 intermediate revisions by 19 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
<!-- The following few lines create the "Infobox" table template.  Please scroll down to edit the main content of the article. -->
{{Trail
{{Infobox Trail
|Banner Image=File:GentryCreek20070811-02.jpg
                    | Image Name = GentryCreekFalls.jpg  
|Trail Highlight=Hike with 13-14 water crossings to double drop waterfall
                    | Trail No. = *
|Trail Number=USFS Trail #51
                    | City = Mountain City
|City=Mountain City
                    | State = Tennessee
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}{{Waterfall}}
|Trail Marking=Blue
                    | Season = *
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Hunting
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Trail Features=Waterfalls, Vistas
                    | Hike Time = 3-4
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Distance = 5
|Hike Time=3.5 hrs
                    | Elevation Gain = 300-400
|Trail Distance=2.3 mi
                    | High Point = *
|Round Trip Distance=4.6 mi
                    | Latitude = 36.542606
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | Longitude = -81.734673
|High Point=4,075 ft
                    | Medical = Mountain City
|Low Point=2,799 ft
<!-- DON'T EDIT THE GOOGLEMAP TAG -->
|Elevation Gain=1,355 ft
                    | googlemap =
|Elevation Loss=-91 ft
<googlemap lat="36.542606" lon="-81.734673"  zoom="11" width="270" type="terrain" height="180" selector="no" controls="small">
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
36.542606,-81.734673,Trailhead for Gentry Creek Falls
|Parking location=36.54261, -81.73467
36.5677, -81.70575,Gentry Creek Falls
|Trailhead location=36.54261, -81.73467
</googlemap>
}}
}}
<!-- End Infobox template table-->
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Rogers Ridge Horse Trail}}


<!-- Start of Main Page -->
__TOC__


== 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. -->
Hike with 13-14 water crossings to double drop waterfall.
Hike with 13-14 water crossings to double drop waterfall.


== 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. -->
From Mountain City, TN
From Kingsport, TN:
#Take I-81 north to Exit 19 for US-58 towards Damascus.
#Continue through Damascus.
#Take right (south) when VA-91 and US-58 split.
#Proceed back into Tennessee to Laurel Bloomery.
 
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.
 
Then for both routes:
#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 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.
Point of information is that the first cul-de-sac parking lot reached on the gravel road is for [[Rogers Ridge 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==
[[File:Gentry Creek Falls profile.png|thumb|right|Profile chart]]
<!-- 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 over six log
Hikers cross mound barriers.  The trail is very gentle rise up a shaded valley with the expected numerous creek crossings using stepping stones. Gentry Creek is pretty with small rapids. The two tiered waterfall is an enjoyable vista for lunch.
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.  Difficulty of creek crossings depends on season and whether recent rains.  Lots of mosquitos during summer.
Trail is not regularly maintained, but usually passible.  Recent (2014) work by the Cherokee National Forest has resulted in stepping stones at all the creek crossings.  Difficulty of creek crossings depends on season and whether recent rains.  The crossings are all quite navigable, though hiking poles won't hurt.  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.-->
Located in Watauga Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest.  Office number is (423) 735-1500.  No fee to hike the trail, but state fishing regulations apply to Gentry Creek.


Consider wearing blaze orange during hunting season. 


== After the Hike ==
==Miscellaneous Information==
<!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... -->
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's Falls are named after Joseph Gentry, who farmed 800 acres in the area startng around 1796.
Gentry Creek Falls are named after Joseph Gentry that bought 500 acres along the creek in May of 1802.


== Maps ==
==Gallery==
<!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. -->
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
 
{{Map Marker
== Photos ==
|Icon Type=Trail sign
<gallery>
|Marker Title=Trailhead
<!-- Place any pictures from this trail below.  Add a picture by typing Image:imagename.extension  -->
|Marker Location=36.5422460268, -81.724530049
Image:GentryCreek20070811-01.jpg|Gentry Creek August 2007
}}
Image:GentryCreek20070811-02.jpg|Gentry Creek Waterfalls - August 2007
{{Map Marker
Image:GentryCreek20070811-03.jpg|Bridge crossing on Gentry Creek - Aug 2007
|Icon Type=Waterfall
 
|Marker Title=Gentry Creek Falls
<!-- Do not remove the end gallery code.-->
|Marker Location=36.5677, -81.70575
</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]]

Latest revision as of 21:15, 18 September 2021

Gentry Creek Falls

(log in to submit report)
GentryCreek20070811-02.jpg
Highlight Hike with 13-14 water crossings to double drop waterfall
Trail Number USFS Trail #51
Land Owner Cherokee National Forest
Located Mountain City, Tennessee
Trail Marking Blue
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingCampingHunting

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

WaterfallsVistas

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 3.5 hrs0.219 Days <br />210 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 2.3 mi3.701 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 4.6 mi7.403 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type In-and-Out
Low / High Point 2,799 ft933 Yards <br />853.135 Meters <br /> / 4,075 ft1,358.333 Yards <br />1,242.06 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 1,355 ft413.004 Meters <br /> / (-91 ft-27.737 Meters <br />) – South-to-North
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days No hikes logged yet
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 1 trails / 6.8 mi of trail
Parking 36° 32' 33.40" N, 81° 44' 4.81" W Map
Trailhead 36° 32' 33.40" N, 81° 44' 4.81" W Map
Loading map...
Show In Google Maps
Loading map...

Download KML / Upload new version / KML File Page / Create Profile Chart / gpsvisualizer Map

Trail Overview[edit]

Hike with 13-14 water crossings to double drop waterfall.

How To Get There[edit]

From Kingsport, TN:

  1. Take I-81 north to Exit 19 for US-58 towards Damascus.
  2. Continue through Damascus.
  3. Take right (south) when VA-91 and US-58 split.
  4. Proceed back into Tennessee to Laurel Bloomery.

From Mountain City, TN:

  1. Proceed north on TN 91 for 7.7 miles to Laurel Bloomery.

Then for both routes:

  1. Turn at the A-Z Market onto Gentry Creek Road (sign to Pleasant Home Church) and proceed 0.8 miles.
  2. Make right turn onto Star Gap Road.
  3. Then quickly left again ton continue on Gentry Creek Road, which become gravel after 1.1 miles.
  4. 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 Rogers Ridge 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[edit]

Profile chart

Hikers cross mound barriers. The trail is very gentle rise up a shaded valley with the expected numerous creek crossings using stepping stones. 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!

Typical Conditions[edit]

Trail is not regularly maintained, but usually passible. Recent (2014) work by the Cherokee National Forest has resulted in stepping stones at all the creek crossings. Difficulty of creek crossings depends on season and whether recent rains. The crossings are all quite navigable, though hiking poles won't hurt. Lots of mosquitos during summer.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

Located in Watauga Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest. Office number is (423) 735-1500. No fee to hike the trail, but state fishing regulations apply to Gentry Creek.

Consider wearing blaze orange during hunting season.

Miscellaneous Information[edit]

Gentry Creek Falls are named after Joseph Gentry that bought 500 acres along the creek in May of 1802.

Gallery[edit]


Retrieved from "https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/index.php?title=Gentry_Creek_Falls&oldid=10874"