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{{Park
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|Banner Image=File:HCCSNA View Into Hampton Cove.jpg
                    | Image Name = placeholder.jpg
|Park Type=State Natural Area
                    | City = Roan Mountain
|Park Website=https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/na-natural-areas/natural-areas-east-region/east-region-/na-na-hampton-creek-cove.html
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Map Link=https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/documents/na_hampton_creek_cove_trail_map.pdf
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Activities=Hiking, Fishing, Hunting
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Features=Vistas, Rivers
                    | Hike Time = 3
|City=Roan Mountain
                    | Distance = 5.5
|Area=693 acres
                    | Elevation Gain = 550-1400
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
                    | High Point = ~4600
|Main Location=36.15238, -82.05573
                    | Latitude = N36°09.143
                    | Longitude = W082°03.344
                    | Medical = Elizabethton, TN
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36.152383,-82.055733,Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area
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36.1341375787, -82.0405528418~View into Hampton Cove~[[Image:HCCSNA_View_Into_Hampton_Cove.jpg|150px]]~MarkerB.png
 
36.1523127923, -82.0556224482~Hampton Cove Parking~ ~MarkerA.png
== Trail Overview ==
36.1170074500, -82.0489487139~Roaring Creek Parking~ ~MarkerA.png
36.1236150000, -82.0542140000~Overmountain Barn~[[Image:HCCSNA_Overmountain_Barn_From_AT.jpg|150px]]~MarkerF.png
36.1489500994, -82.0430267087~Shell Cemetery~ ~MarkerN.png
36.1404409560, -82.0468414829~Creek Crossing~[[Image:HCCSNA_Birchfield_Creek_Crossing.jpg|150px]]~MarkerJ.png
36.1410568100, -82.0461533500~Farm Gate~[[Image:HCCSNA_Farm_Gate_01.jpg|150px]]~MarkerG.png
36.1379704200, -82.0443995200~Farm Gate~[[Image:HCCSNA_Farm_Gate_02.jpg|150px]]~MarkerG.png
36.1523057282, -82.0554279670~Trailhead Hampton Creek~[[Image:HCCSNA_Trailhead_Hampton_Creek.jpg|150px]]~MarkerT.png
36.1168907523, -82.0486987936~Trailhead Roaring Creek~[[Image:HCCSNA_Trailhead_Roaring_Creek.jpg|150px]]~MarkerT.png
36.1255151269, -82.0512409479~Trail Junction Shelter Trail~[[Image:HCCSNA_Junctions_Shelter_Trail.jpg|150px]]~MarkerT.png
36.1257587923, -82.0514537917~Yellow Mountain Gap Junction~[[Image:HCCSNA_Junctions_Yellow_Mountain_Gap.jpg|150px]]~MarkerT.png
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36.1469884013, -82.0495906876~Junction Birchfield Trail South~[[Image:HCCSNA_Junctions_South.jpg|150px]]~MarkerT.png
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== Overview ==
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Working farm with hiking trails leading into nice forests.
Working farm with hiking trails leading into nice forests.  Important bird-watching area for rare golden-winged warblers.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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#Travel US19E for ten miles to town of Roan Mountain.
#Travel US19E for ten miles to town of Roan Mountain.
#Take right/south onto TN143.
#Take right/south onto TN143.
#Cross bridge and then take left/east onto Stratton Street.
#As soon as the highway divides take left/north onto Old Highway 143.  
#Take right/south onto Old Highway 143/Sawdust Trail to Cloudland Elem School.
#Turn right/east onto Hampton Creek Road and proceed three miles
#Turn left/east onto Hampton Creek Road and proceed three miles.
#Parking area is on left/east side of road.  Space available for a dozen vehicles.
#Parking area is on left/east side of road.


== Route Description==
== Trails ==
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There are currently three trails in the nature area.  All begin from the parking lot by following the Overmountain Trail to common junction.  Shell Hollow proceeds up a dirt road past a former homestead to become a loop up on Big Ridge.  Birchfield Trail follows the western side of Left Prong creek until it rejoins the Overmountain Trail, which proceeds on the eastern side of the creek but continues up Yellow Mountain to intersection with the Appalachian Trail at the gap.


 
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{| class="wikitable" border="1"
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!Trail
!Miles
!Blaze
!Difficulty
!Usage
|-
|Shell Hollow Trail
|2.0 loop
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|Easy
|{{Hike}}
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|Birchfield Trail
|2.3
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|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Overmountain National Historical Trail to Yellow Mtn Gap/AT
|3.6
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|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|}


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Signage for the OVNHT is adequate while those for the other two trails needs to be updated as not clear where are their lower access points.  The information kiosks at several points also have badly crazed, thus should be considered for replacement.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No permit or fee.  The nature area closes at dusk.   
No permit or fee.  The nature area closes at dusk.   


== After the Hike ==
NOTE Hunting is permitted.  Use precaution when hiking during hunting season
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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<br>The official TN.gov Hampton Creek Cove [http://www.tn.gov/environment/na/natareas/hampton/ webpage] including [http://www.tn.gov/environment/na/natareas/hampton/hampton.pdf map].
Hampton Creek Cove is a 693-acre natural area.
 
== Maps ==
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(A) 36.152383,-82.055733
Parking
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== Photos ==
The official TN.gov Hampton Creek Cove [https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/na-natural-areas/natural-areas-east-region/east-region-/na-na-hampton-creek-cove.html webpage].
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==Gallery==
[[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
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Latest revision as of 11:12, 7 January 2023

Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area
HCCSNA View Into Hampton Cove.jpg
Park Type State Natural Area
Located Roan Mountain, Tennessee
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingFishingHunting
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park VistasRivers
Park Trails

3 Trails / Total of 0.00 miles0 km <br />

Lodging Types None
Park Area 693 acres2.804 km² <br />
Operated By Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Main Location 36° 9' 8.57" N, 82° 3' 20.63" W Map
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Overview[edit]

Working farm with hiking trails leading into nice forests. Important bird-watching area for rare golden-winged warblers.

How to get there[edit]

From Johnson City, TN

  1. Head south on Roan Street for 3.5 miles passing under I-26.
  2. Take left/east onto TN359/Okolona Road and travel 1.4 miles.
  3. Take right/south onto TN361 over to US19E for nine miles. The road starts as Laurels Road, then Dry Creek Road and finally Gap Creek Road.
  4. Travel US19E for ten miles to town of Roan Mountain.
  5. Take right/south onto TN143.
  6. As soon as the highway divides take left/north onto Old Highway 143.
  7. Turn right/east onto Hampton Creek Road and proceed three miles
  8. Parking area is on left/east side of road. Space available for a dozen vehicles.

Trails[edit]

There are currently three trails in the nature area. All begin from the parking lot by following the Overmountain Trail to common junction. Shell Hollow proceeds up a dirt road past a former homestead to become a loop up on Big Ridge. Birchfield Trail follows the western side of Left Prong creek until it rejoins the Overmountain Trail, which proceeds on the eastern side of the creek but continues up Yellow Mountain to intersection with the Appalachian Trail at the gap.


Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Birchfield Trail Easy

Hiking
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Medium

Hiking
Shell Hollow Trail Easy

Hiking

Typical Conditions[edit]

Signage for the OVNHT is adequate while those for the other two trails needs to be updated as not clear where are their lower access points. The information kiosks at several points also have badly crazed, thus should be considered for replacement.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No permit or fee. The nature area closes at dusk.

NOTE Hunting is permitted. Use precaution when hiking during hunting season

Misc. Information[edit]

Hampton Creek Cove is a 693-acre natural area.

The official TN.gov Hampton Creek Cove webpage.

Gallery[edit]

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