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|Trail Number=FS #115 | |Trail Number=FS #115 | ||
|Park=Clarks Creek Recreation Area | |Park=Clarks Creek Recreation Area | ||
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest | |||
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|Trail Marking=Blue | |Trail Marking=Blue | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
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|Icon Type=Parking | |Icon Type=Parking | ||
|Marker Title=Trailhead and parking | |Marker Title=Trailhead and parking | ||
|Marker Location=36.1283167,-82.5341583 | |Marker Location=36.1283167,-82.5341583 | ||
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|Icon Type=Water crossing | |Icon Type=Water crossing | ||
|Marker Title=Stream Crossing | |Marker Title=Stream Crossing | ||
|Marker Location=36.125237,-82.528678 | |Marker Location=36.125237,-82.528678 | ||
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|Icon Type=Waterfall | |Icon Type=Waterfall | ||
|Marker Title=Sills Branch Falls | |Marker Title=Sills Branch Falls | ||
|Marker Location=36.1247889,-82.5272722 | |Marker Location=36.1247889,-82.5272722 | ||
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Revision as of 21:38, 14 August 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 |
| Land Owner | Cherokee National Forest |
| 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.
Photos
View of Sill Branch Falls
View of Sill and South Branch Trail Head
Trail Profile
stream view along trail
