Sill Branch

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File:Sills Branch Falls 2.jpg
Highlight	An easy short trail to a remote and beautiful waterfall
Park	Clarks Creek Recreation Area
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	Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail.	1 hr0.0625 Days <br />60 Min <br /> round trip
Distance:	0.59 mi0.95 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.18 mi1.899 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type	{{{Trail Type}}}
Low / High Point	1,325 ft441.667 Yards <br />403.86 Meters <br /> / 1,607 ft535.667 Yards <br />489.814 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent.	338 ft103.022 Meters <br /> / (338 ft103.022 Meters <br />) – Counter Clockwise
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days	2 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list	4 trails / 13.9 mi of trail
Parking	36° 7' 41.94" N, 82° 32' 2.97" W Map
Trailhead	36° 7' 41.94" N, 82° 32' 2.97" W Map
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Trail Overview

Located in Clarks Creek Recreation Area. Forest Service Trail #115. It's a great introductory hike for those who don't like hiking, small kids, can't hike far, or just getting started. The hike is short along a very remote setting with a great payoff at the end.

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

Short hike, mostly uphill to the falls. At the junction of two blue blazed trails, stay to the LEFT to see the falls and cross the creek.

Typical Conditions

Fairly well worn path with some rocks. Great hike for those new to hiking. It feels remote, fairly easy, short, and a great payoff at the end for the falls. The one stream crossing has flat rocks nicely positioned for a dry crossing.

Fees, Permits, etc.

No fee required.