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{{Trail
|Banner Image=File:Sill Branch Falls.jpg
|Trail Highlight=An easy short trail to a remote and beautiful waterfall
|Trail Number=FS #115
|Park=Clarks Creek
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
|Trail Marking=Blue Diamond
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Hunting
|Trail Features=Waterfalls
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
|Hike Time=1 hr
|Trail Distance=0.56 mi
|Round Trip Distance=1.12 mi
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=2,054 ft
|Low Point=1,760 ft
|Elevation Gain=272 ft
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
|Parking location=36.12832, -82.53416
|Trailhead location=36.12832, -82.53416
}}
{{Trail Map}}
Note: Either error in the mapping, or more likely poor reception due to the trees, the trail is shown a little too far north. The first portion of the hike will have you heading out with the branch on your left.
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| Image Name = Sills Branch Falls 2.jpg
| Trail Number = Forest Service #115
| Park = Clarks Creek Recreation Area
| City = Erwin
| State = Tennessee
| Marking = Blue
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
| Difficulty Rating = Easy
| Hike Time = 60 min
| Round Trip Distance = 1.18 Mi
| Trail Distance = 0.59 Mi
| Trail Type = In-and-Out
| Elevation Gain = 500 Ft
| Elevation Loss = -164 Ft
| High Point = 2,173 Ft
| Parking coords = 36.1283167,-82.5341583
| Trailhead coords = 36.1283167,-82.5341583
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| Comment = Looks good compared to many! Get a winter falls shot.
| Date reviewed = 10/30/2015
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Located in [[Clarks Creek]]. Forest Service Trail #115. It's a great introductory hike for those who don't like hiking, small kids, can't hike far, or just getting started. The hike is short along a very remote setting with a great payoff at the end.
Located in [[Clarks Creek Recreation Area]]. Forest Service Trail #115. It's a great introductory hike for those who don't like hiking, small kids, can't hike far, or just getting started. The hike is short along a very remote setting with a great payoff at the end.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From the end of the paved portion of Clarks Creek Road continue 1.7 miles (total of 3.1 since leaving TN107) trail head on your left, parking on your right.
From the end of the paved portion of Clarks Creek Road continue 1.7 miles (total of 3.1 since leaving TN107) trail head on your left, parking for 4-6 vehickles on your right.


== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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Short hike, mostly uphill to the falls. At the junction of two blue blazed trails, stay to the LEFT to see the falls and cross the creek.
Short hike, mostly uphill to the falls. At the junction of two blue blazed trails, stay to the LEFT to see the falls and cross the creek. Someone has attached blue diamonds over the blue blazes.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Fairly well worn path with some rocks. Great hike for those new to hiking. It feels remote, fairly easy, short, and a great payoff at the end for the falls. The one stream crossing has flat rocks nicely positioned for a dry crossing.
Fairly well worn path with some rocks. Great hike for those new to hiking. It feels remote, fairly easy, short, and a great payoff at the end for the falls. The one stream crossing has flat rocks nicely positioned for a dry crossing.  Just over the creek is a steep, short climb.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fee required.  
No fee required.
 
No AT&T cell phone service.
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
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== Maps ==
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Note: Either error in the mapping, or more likely poor reception due to the trees, the trail is shown a little too far north. The first portion of the hike will have you heading out with the branch on your left.
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36.1283167,-82.5341583~Trailhead and parking~ ~MarkerA.png
36.1250167,-82.5290222~Trail split~Stay to the LEFT to stay along North Fork Sill Branch and shortly after the falls~MarkerT.png
36.125237,-82.528678~Stream Crossing~ ~MarkerJ.png
36.1247889,-82.5272722~Sills Branch Falls~ ~MarkerC.png
</display_map>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Parking
Image:Sills Branch Falls 2.jpg|View of falls
|Marker Title=Trailhead and parking
Image:Sills Branch Falls.jpg|Another view of falls
|Marker Location=36.1283167,-82.5341583
Image:Sills Branch Trail Head.jpg|Trail Head
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|Marker Title=Trail split
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|Marker Description=Stay to the LEFT to stay along North Fork Sill Branch and shortly after the falls
[[Category:Tennessee]][[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Stub]]
|Marker Location=36.1250167,-82.5290222
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Water crossing
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing
|Marker Location=36.125237,-82.528678
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Waterfall
|Marker Title=Sill Branch Falls
|Marker Location=36.1247889,-82.5272722
}}

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Sill Branch

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Sill Branch Falls.jpg
Highlight An easy short trail to a remote and beautiful waterfall
Trail Number FS #115
Park Clarks Creek
Land Owner Cherokee National Forest
Located Erwin, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Blue Diamond
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingCampingHunting

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Waterfalls

Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.56 mi0.901 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.12 mi1.802 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 1,760 ft586.667 Yards <br />536.448 Meters <br /> / 2,054 ft684.667 Yards <br />626.059 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 272 ft82.906 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – West-to-East
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 2 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 2 trails / 11.9 mi of trail
Parking 36° 7' 41.95" N, 82° 32' 2.98" W Map
Trailhead 36° 7' 41.95" N, 82° 32' 2.98" W Map
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Note: Either error in the mapping, or more likely poor reception due to the trees, the trail is shown a little too far north. The first portion of the hike will have you heading out with the branch on your left.

Trail Overview[edit]

Located in Clarks Creek. Forest Service Trail #115. It's a great introductory hike for those who don't like hiking, small kids, can't hike far, or just getting started. The hike is short along a very remote setting with a great payoff at the end.

How to get there[edit]

From the end of the paved portion of Clarks Creek Road continue 1.7 miles (total of 3.1 since leaving TN107) trail head on your left, parking for 4-6 vehickles on your right.

Route Description[edit]

Short hike, mostly uphill to the falls. At the junction of two blue blazed trails, stay to the LEFT to see the falls and cross the creek. Someone has attached blue diamonds over the blue blazes.

Typical Conditions[edit]

Fairly well worn path with some rocks. Great hike for those new to hiking. It feels remote, fairly easy, short, and a great payoff at the end for the falls. The one stream crossing has flat rocks nicely positioned for a dry crossing. Just over the creek is a steep, short climb.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fee required. No AT&T cell phone service.

Photos[edit]



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