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| Trail Name
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Roaring Branch Trail
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| Nearest City
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Big Stone Gap/ Appalachia
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| State
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Virginia
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Difficult
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6.5-7"-7" is not declared as a valid unit of measurement for this property.
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| Distance, round-trip
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8.08 mi <br />12.875 km <br />
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14201,420 Feet <br />432.816 Meters <br /> / {{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.
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| High Point
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28102,810 Feet <br />936.667 Yards <br />856.488 Meters <br />
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| Nearest Medical
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Big Stone Gap, VA
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Trail Overview
Begin at a cascading waterfall. Hike up along the creek through forest. Climb the ridge line up to a rocky overlook for the Powell River valley. All within the Stone Mountain section of Jefferson National Forest.
How to get there
From Kingsport, TN
- Take US23 up to Big Stone Gap.
- Get off at "Exit 1" at Mile Marker 33.
- At end of exit ramp, turn left (west) onto Gilley Avenue into town for couple miles.
- Turn right at traffic light onto 5th Street and drive thru town.
- Street becomes Roaring Branch Road.
- Park along road by trail sign.
Narrow parking on shoulder has a couple spaces on each side of the small bridge.
Route Description
After admiring the heavy spring flow over the Roaring Branch waterfall, proceed up stone stairs created by youth conservation corps. The path continues through the very large trees with little undergrowth. Three stream crossings - first may be very difficult after heavy rain. Proceed up ridge line to High Butte overlook. (Great spot for lunch.) Reverse direction back to trailhead.
Typical Conditions
Per NFS Ranger, the trail has been cleared of blowdowns from 2009 winter damage by volunteers.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No fees or permits required for day hiking.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
Managed by Clinch Ranger District (Wise, VA)
Tel: 276-328-2931 (M-F 8AM-4:30PM)
Maps
File:Roaring Branch Trail - geocaches.JPG
Photos
High Butte Overlook into Powell Valley
