Roaring Branch Trail

Trail Name Roaring Branch Trail Nearest City Big Stone Gap/ Appalachia State Virginia Trail Marking {{{Marking}}} Trail Use/Features Difficulty Rating Difficult Hiking Time 6.5-7"-7" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property. Distance, round-trip 8.08 mi <br />12.875 km <br /> Climb/Descent Elevation 14201,420 Feet <br />432.816 Meters <br /> / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number. High Point 28102,810 Feet <br />936.667 Yards <br />856.488 Meters <br /> Nearest Medical Big Stone Gap, VA Trip Reports Click Here Loading map... {"type":"ROADMAP","minzoom":false,"maxzoom":false,"types":["ROADMAP","SATELLITE","HYBRID","TERRAIN"],"mappingservice":"googlemaps3","width":"270px","height":"180px","centre":false,"title":"","label":"","icon":"","lines":[],"polygons":[],"circles":[],"rectangles":[],"copycoords":false,"static":false,"visitedicon":"","wmsoverlay":false,"zoom":8,"layers":[],"controls":["zoom"],"zoomstyle":"DEFAULT","typestyle":"DEFAULT","autoinfowindows":false,"resizable":false,"kmlrezoom":false,"poi":true,"cluster":false,"clustergridsize":60,"clustermaxzoom":20,"clusterzoomonclick":true,"clusteraveragecenter":true,"clusterminsize":2,"imageoverlays":[],"kml":[],"gkml":[],"searchmarkers":"","fullscreen":false,"scrollwheelzoom":false,"locations":[{"text":"","title":"","link":"","lat":36.88395729801157330030036973766982555389404296875,"lon":-82.7879700953939163809991441667079925537109375,"icon":""}]} Show Large Map

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Typical Conditions

As reported by the NFS Ranger, the trail, primarily in the first mile and half, was cleared by volunteers of many blowdowns from the 2009 winter damage. Someone has marked with stakes and begun installing rock and log waterbars to address water flow down the trail path.

Several creek crossings. The first encountered can be made by rock hopping unless the water level is up due to heavy rain, then a nearby fallen tree might provide a bridge. Others will require figuring out where to step to not sink into soft mud. The creek crossing right in front of a campsite in the trail path required us to remove boots and wade.

The mid section, still along the creek, had not yet been cleared of several small blowdowns and rhododendron growth (could be handled by loppers and a bow saw), thus required a few detours and lots of clipping. The upper section, once emerged onto the ridgeline, changes to more open forest, but briars are then present for ankle cuts. Blueberries are found up by the overlook (in season late July-Sept).

Fees, Permits, etc.

No fees or permits required for day hiking. Managed by Clinch Ranger District (Wise, VA) Tel: 276-328-2931 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM)

After the Hike

For refreshment, there is a DQ in Big Stone Gap and a McD's at the turn for US23 heading home.

Maps

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Photos

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  Trailhead sign with no trail name

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  Stone steps by youth conservation corps in 1970s

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  High Butte Overlook into Powell Valley

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  First creek crossing

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  Another view from High Butte

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  Creek crossing which required wading

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  Yet another creek crossing

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  View of Stone Mountains from High Butte