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|Banner Image=File:Sills Branch Falls 2.jpg | |Banner Image=File:Sills Branch Falls 2.jpg | ||
|Trail Highlight=An easy short trail to a remote and beautiful waterfall | |Trail Highlight=An easy short trail to a remote and beautiful waterfall | ||
|Trail Number=FS #115 | |||
|Park=Clarks Creek Recreation Area | |Park=Clarks Creek Recreation Area | ||
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|Land Owner= | |||
|Wilderness Area= | |||
|Trail Marking=Blue | |Trail Marking=Blue | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
|Trail Features=Waterfalls | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Easy | |Difficulty Rating=Easy | ||
|Hike Time=1 hr | |Hike Time=1 hr | ||
|Trail Distance=0. | |Trail Distance=0.56 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance=1. | |Round Trip Distance=1.12 mi | ||
|High Point= | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|Low Point=1, | |High Point=2,054 ft | ||
|Elevation Gain= | |Low Point=1,760 ft | ||
|Elevation Loss= | |Elevation Gain=272 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction= | |Elevation Loss=0 ft | ||
|Parking location=36. | |Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East | ||
|Trailhead location=36. | |Parking location=36.12832, -82.53416 | ||
|Trailhead location=36.12832, -82.53416 | |||
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{{Trail Map}} | {{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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==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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No fee required. | No fee required. | ||
{{Map Marker | |||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Parking|Marker Title=Trailhead and parking|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.1283167,-82.5341583}} | |Icon Type=Parking | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail sign|Marker Title=Trail split|Marker Description=Stay to the LEFT to stay along North Fork Sill Branch and shortly after the falls|Marker Location=36.1250167,-82.5290222}} | |Marker Title=Trailhead and parking | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Water crossing|Marker Title=Stream Crossing|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.125237,-82.528678}} | |Marker Description= | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Waterfall|Marker Title=Sills Branch Falls|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.1247889,-82.5272722}} | |Marker Location=36.1283167,-82.5341583 | ||
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{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Trail sign | |||
|Marker Title=Trail split | |||
|Marker Description=Stay to the LEFT to stay along North Fork Sill Branch and shortly after the falls | |||
|Marker Location=36.1250167,-82.5290222 | |||
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{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Water crossing | |||
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing | |||
|Marker Description= | |||
|Marker Location=36.125237,-82.528678 | |||
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{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Waterfall | |||
|Marker Title=Sills Branch Falls | |||
|Marker Description= | |||
|Marker Location=36.1247889,-82.5272722 | |||
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Revision as of 20:42, 5 May 2020
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| Highlight | An easy short trail to a remote and beautiful waterfall |
| Trail Number | FS #115 |
| Park | Clarks Creek Recreation Area |
| Located | , Location inherited from associated park |
| Trail Marking | Blue |
| 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 | 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
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
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.
Route Description
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.
Typical Conditions
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.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fee required.