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|Banner Image=File: | |Banner Image=File:View from White House Cliffs1.JPG | ||
|Park=Rocky Fork State Park | |Park=Rocky Fork State Park | ||
|City=Erwin | |||
|Trail Marking=Pink survey | |Trail Marking=Pink survey | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
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|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |Difficulty Rating=Medium | ||
|Hike Time=2 hrs | |Hike Time=2 hrs | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=0.9459 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=1.9 mi | ||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|High Point=3, | |High Point=3,308 ft | ||
|Low Point=2, | |Low Point=2,406 ft | ||
|Elevation Gain= | |Elevation Gain=902 ft | ||
|Elevation Loss= | |Elevation Loss=0 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction= | |Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North | ||
|Parking location=36. | |Parking location=36.04823, -82.55836 | ||
|Trailhead location=36. | |Trailhead location=36.04823, -82.55836 | ||
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Overlook|Marker Title=Cliffs Viewpoint | |Icon Type=Trail sign | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Overlook|Marker Title=Highpoint | |Marker Title=Trailhead to Rocky Fork Tract | ||
|Marker Description=Gravel Parking | |||
|Marker Location=36.048233,-82.558361 | |||
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|Icon Type=Overlook | |||
|Marker Title=Cliffs Viewpoint | |||
|Marker Location=36.050603,-82.561469 | |||
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|Icon Type=Overlook | |||
|Marker Title=Highpoint | |||
|Marker Location=36.052382,-82.560858 | |||
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Revision as of 22:18, 21 January 2020
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| Park | Rocky Fork State Park |
| Located | Erwin, Tennessee |
| Trail Marking | Pink survey |
| Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Medium |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 2 hrs0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 0.9459 mi1.522 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.9 mi3.058 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 | 2,406 ft802 Yards <br />733.349 Meters <br /> / 3,308 ft1,102.667 Yards <br />1,008.278 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 902 ft274.93 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – South-to-North |
| 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 | No other Trails within 5 mi |
| Parking | 36° 2' 53.63" N, 82° 33' 30.10" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 2' 53.63" N, 82° 33' 30.10" W Map |
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Trail Overview
In the Rocky Fork State Park TN state park area. A steep hike to first highpoint to enjoy some views of the surrounding mountains.
How to get there
From I-26 in Tennessee at Exit 46:
- From the Exit 46 Welcome Center follow the access road back under the interstate about 0.2 miles to its end into Clear Branch Road (street sign is often missing).
- If heading east on I-26 and not wishing to stop at the Welcome Center, simply turn right off the Exit 46 ramp and follow the access road a few hundred yards down to Clear Branch Rd. (west-bound traffic will turn left from the exit ramp onto the welcome ctr. access road)
- Turn right onto Clear Branch and head down thru the tiny community of Clear Branch, past the Clear Branch Church, and down the steep grade to the stop sign - about 0.8 mile.
- Turn left onto TN-352 (old US 23 - usually no sign here either) and go about 2.5 miles to Rocky Fork Road on your right.
- Follow RF Rd. about 0.8 mile up to the parking area at the blue gate on your left. The stream along Rocky Fork Road is very scenic, with lots of cascades, deep pools and giant boulders. Great trout fishing too.
- Park in the new large gravel parking area. The Whitehouse Cliffs Trail starts by the campfire area.
Route Description
NEW Whitehouse Cliffs Trail
A new trail starting from the parking area was built in 2018-2019 and opened to the public on December 28th 2019. A tremendous amount of volunteer hours was put it to make the new trail.
The trail is obvious and well marked. Just follow it steeply all the way to the top.
| Distance (mi) | Elevation (ft) | Feature |
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| 0.0 | 2,455 | Trailhead at Campfire area |
| 0.6 | 2,937 | During winter months, good close up view of cliffs themselves |
| 1.0 | 3,340 | Highpoint |
Typical Conditions
Located at the Main Parking Lot near Campfire Interpretation Area. New Whitehouse Cliffs Trail route is completely new and is the REQUIRED, marked route to reach Whitehouse Cliffs Knob overlook.
Old Whitehouse Cliffs Trailhead and Trail
Route is CLOSED TO PUBLIC (located off of Rocky Fork Trail). Staff is letting nature/forest reclaim it for Ecological Restoration.
Fees, Permits, etc.
Not permitted on the watershed are horses, motor vehicles, fires or camping.
After the Hike
The welcome center provides restroom facilities and vending machines.
Misc. Information
Huckleberries were found on top - typically ripe in July-early August.
Photos
Whitehouse Knob Elev. 3,440 Ft
Looking south into NC during Fall
Fresh bear track!
Trail Profile
