Rock Creek Falls: Difference between revisions

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Trail Name	Rock Creek Falls
Nearest City	Erwin
State	Tennessee
Trail Marking	{{{Marking}}}
Trail Use/Features
Difficulty Rating	Easy
Hiking Time	33 Hours <br />0.188 Days <br />180 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip	55 mi <br />8.047 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation	800800 Feet <br />243.84 Meters <br /> / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
High Point	32633,263 Feet <br />1,087.667 Yards <br />994.562 Meters <br />
Nearest Medical	Erwin, TN
Trip Reports	Click Here

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Trail Overview

Located in Cherokee National Forest, hike to the falls with several stream crossings.

How to get there

From Erwin, TN

Take Exit 36 off I-26.
Turn left on unnamed road across the interstate to intersection with Tenn. 107 in Erwin.
Turn right on Tenn. 107 for about a mile.
Turn left on Tenn. 395 (USFS sign to Beauty Spot).
Proceed 3.2 miles.
Turn left into the USFS Rock Creek Recreation Area.
Park near restrooms at Picnic Area.

Same as for Rattlesnake Ridge Trail

Route Description

An old road beginning at the end of the pavement in the campground is the trailhead. Forest Service Trail #148 Rock Creek Falls follows the Rock Creek as it winds up the hollow.

Typical Conditions

Fees, Permits, etc.

Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1. Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM. If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate. Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle. Wilderness designated area, thus group size is limited to 14 people.

For more information, see Forest Service webpages for the[recreation area] and [trail].

After the Hike

Misc. Information

Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.

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Trailhead also with Rattlesnake Ridge

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-Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.  Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM.  If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate.  Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle.
+Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.  Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM.  If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate.  Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle.  Wilderness designated area, thus group size is limited to 14 people.
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