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| Image Name = Upper_Falls_of_Little_Stony_Creek.jpg | |||
| Trail No. = * | |||
| Hike Time = 3-4 | |||
| City = Dungannon | |||
| State = Virginia | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}} | |||
| Season = Year Round | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Moderate | |||
| Distance = 5.2 | |||
| Elevation Gain = 800 | |||
| High Point = * | |||
| Latitude = 36.794716 | |||
| Longitude = -82.547150 | |||
| Medical = Kingsport, TN | |||
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36.794716,-82.547150,Little Stony Creek Falls | |||
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== Trail Overview == | |||
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Two nice waterfalls in gorge with sandstone cliffs along the sides. Hike up good trail with several bridges. | |||
== How to get there == | |||
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From Gate City, VA: | |||
#Turn onto VA 71 north (no sign here). | |||
#After one mile, turn left on VA 72 and proceed north (through Ft. Blackmore and Dungannon, Va.) for 22.1 miles. | |||
#Look for USFS sign, to USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area (about 2.6 miles north of Dungannon, Va). | |||
#At extremely sharp switchback, go straight (left side of highway) into picnic area and park. | |||
== Route Description== | |||
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Hikers cross mound barriers and soon make the first of a number of fords. Continue following up creek valley. | |||
== Typical Conditions == | |||
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Reported some blowdowns from 2009 storm still remaining. | |||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | |||
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Day use fee for USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area | |||
== After the Hike == | |||
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== Misc. Information == | |||
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== Maps == | |||
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== Photos == | |||
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[[Category:Warriors Path State Park]] [[Category:Kingsport]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:Medium]] | |||
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Trail Overview
Two nice waterfalls in gorge with sandstone cliffs along the sides. Hike up good trail with several bridges.
How to get there
From Gate City, VA:
- Turn onto VA 71 north (no sign here).
- After one mile, turn left on VA 72 and proceed north (through Ft. Blackmore and Dungannon, Va.) for 22.1 miles.
- Look for USFS sign, to USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area (about 2.6 miles north of Dungannon, Va).
- At extremely sharp switchback, go straight (left side of highway) into picnic area and park.
Route Description
Hikers cross mound barriers and soon make the first of a number of fords. Continue following up creek valley.
Typical Conditions
Reported some blowdowns from 2009 storm still remaining.
Fees, Permits, etc.
Day use fee for USFS Hanging Rock Recreation Area
