Sill Branch

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File:Sills Branch Falls 2.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
FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail
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. 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 for 4-6 vehickles 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. Someone has attached blue diamonds over the blue blazes.

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. Just over the creek is a steep, short climb.

Fees, Permits, etc.

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

Photos

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  View of Sill Branch Falls

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  View of Sill and South Branch Trail Head

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  Trail Profile

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  stream view along trail

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