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Upon Camp Creek Bald, find the blue blazes down the middle of a paved road which is the spur trail over to the AT. Head north-bound on the white-blazed AT for 0.4 miles. In a turn, there is a brown sign stated Blackstack Cliff for an unmarked spur trail up the hill. Continue through the rhododendron to a stone ledge with a US Forest benchmark. Take the big steps down and proceed through more rhododendron until you emerge at the cliffs. | Upon Camp Creek Bald, find the blue blazes down the middle of a paved road which is the spur trail over to the AT. Head north-bound on the white-blazed AT for 0.4 miles. In a turn, there is a brown sign stated Blackstack Cliff for an unmarked spur trail up the hill. Continue through the rhododendron for ~75 yards to a stone ledge with a US Forest benchmark. Take the big steps down and proceed through more rhododendron until you emerge at the cliffs. | ||
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Revision as of 21:09, 18 December 2011
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Trail Overview
A short spur off Applachian Trail through rhododendron leads to overlook from these cliffs - great lunch spot.
How to get there
From Greeneville, TN
- Take TN-107/TN-70 south out of town for 15 miles.
- Turn left onto Viking Mountain Road for 6.5 miles.
- Which becomes gravel Bald Mountain Road for last couple of miles.
- Park in Jones Meadow at turnaround
Route Description
Upon Camp Creek Bald, find the blue blazes down the middle of a paved road which is the spur trail over to the AT. Head north-bound on the white-blazed AT for 0.4 miles. In a turn, there is a brown sign stated Blackstack Cliff for an unmarked spur trail up the hill. Continue through the rhododendron for ~75 yards to a stone ledge with a US Forest benchmark. Take the big steps down and proceed through more rhododendron until you emerge at the cliffs.
Typical Conditions
The spur trail heads through sometimes thick rhododendron.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fee or permit to visit
After the Hike
If the nearby firetower on Camp Creek Bald is open, then tremendous views can be observed. Recommended second leg for a hike up here on Viking Mountain.
After hikes in 2009, pizza and pasta were enjoyed at the Brick Oven Italian Restaurant in Greeneville, TN (follow TN107 back to 1001 W Main Street).
Misc. Information
Maps
Photos
View of Blackstack Cliffs from parking area
