Sill Branch South

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Highlight	Forest Service Trail #116
Trail Number	FS #116
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
FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail
Difficulty Rating	Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail.	{{{Hike Time}}}"{{{Hike Time}}}" is not a number. round trip
Distance:	1.391.39 Mi <br />2.237 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type	In-and-Out
High Point	{{{High Point}}}"{{{High Point}}}" is not a number.
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent.	{{{Elevation Gain}}}"{{{Elevation Gain}}}" is not a number. / ({{{Elevation Loss}}}"{{{Elevation Loss}}}" is not a number.) – North-to-South
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days	No hikes logged yet
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list	146The following coordinate was not recognized: . trails / 145.8 mi of trail
Parking	36° 7' 41.95" N, 82° 32' 2.98" W Map
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Trail Overview

Located in Clarks Creek Recreation Area. Forest Service Trail #116 reached after starting #115. Per USFS, a moderately difficult trail leads to ridge crest of Rich Mountain.

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

Uphill climb. At the junction of two blue blazed trails, stay to the RIGHT to continue up Sill Branch South Trail.

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No fee required.

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