Gentry Creek Falls: Difference between revisions
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| Hike Time = 3-4 | | Hike Time = 3-4 | ||
| Distance = 5 | | Distance = 5 | ||
| Elevation Gain = | | Elevation Gain = 300-400 | ||
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#Proceed north on TN 91 for 7.7 miles to Laurel Bloomery. | #Proceed north on TN 91 for 7.7 miles to Laurel Bloomery. | ||
#Turn right at the A-Z Market onto Gentry Creek Road (sign to Pleasant Home Church) and proceed 0.8 miles. | #Turn right at the A-Z Market onto Gentry Creek Road (sign to Pleasant Home Church) and proceed 0.8 miles. | ||
#Make right turn onto | #Make right turn onto Star Gap Road. | ||
#Then quickly left again ton continue on Gentry Creek Road, which become gravel after 1.1 miles. | |||
#Continue on rough gravel road for 1.4 miles and park at road end. | #Continue on rough gravel road for 1.4 miles and park at road end. | ||
Point of information is that the first cul-de-sac parking lot reached on the gravel road is for a horse trail. Veer to the right to continue back to the dead end cul-de-sac with a trail marker for Gentry Creek Falls. | Point of information is that the first cul-de-sac parking lot reached on the gravel road is for a horse trail. Veer to the right to continue back to the dead end cul-de-sac with a trail marker for Gentry Creek Falls. | ||
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Trail Overview
Hike with 13-14 water crossings to double drop waterfall.
- Should this page be split into two - one for just the falls and the other for the ridge? Original information just for Gentry Falls.
How to get there
From Mountain City, TN
- Proceed north on TN 91 for 7.7 miles to Laurel Bloomery.
- Turn right at the A-Z Market onto Gentry Creek Road (sign to Pleasant Home Church) and proceed 0.8 miles.
- Make right turn onto Star Gap Road.
- Then quickly left again ton continue on Gentry Creek Road, which become gravel after 1.1 miles.
- Continue on rough gravel road for 1.4 miles and park at road end.
Point of information is that the first cul-de-sac parking lot reached on the gravel road is for a horse trail. Veer to the right to continue back to the dead end cul-de-sac with a trail marker for Gentry Creek Falls.
Route Description
Hikers cross mound barriers. The trail is very gentle rise up a shaded valley with the expected numerous creek crossings over six log bridges, stepping stones, or nothing at all. Gentry Creek is pretty with small rapids. The two tiered waterfall is an enjoyable vista for lunch. Note: The upper falls can be reached by a very narrow path on the right side of the lower falls - but dangerous!
Typical Conditions
Trail is not regularly maintained, but usually passible. Difficulty of creek crossings depends on season and whether recent rains. Lots of mosquitos during summer.
Fees, Permits, etc.
After the Hike
Stop in Damascus for ice cream
Misc. Information
Gentry's Falls are named after Joseph Gentry, who farmed 800 acres in the area startng around 1796.
