Blackstack Cliffs (AT)
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Trail Overview[edit]
A short spur off Appalachian Trail through rhododendron leads to overlook from these cliffs - great lunch spot.
How to get there[edit]
From Greeneville, TN
- Take TN-107/TN-70 south out of town for 15 miles.
- Turn left onto Viking Mountain Road for 6.5 miles.
- Which becomes gravel Bald Mountain Road for last couple of miles.
- Park in Jones Meadow at turnaround
Route Description[edit]
Toward the very end of the paved road going through Jones Meadow, you will see an unpaved road forking off to your right marked with blue blazes. This is a spur trail (not suitable for vehicles) that leads to the Appalachian Trail. Park near this blue-blazed spur trail. Following the blue-blazed trail for about 0.2 miles, you will come upon a small clearing with multiple trails going in different directions. Continue straight through the clearing, following the blue blazed trail until you come to the white-blazed AT. Head north-bound (left) on the white-blazed AT for 0.2 miles. In a turn, there is a brown sign stated Blackstack Cliff for an unmarked spur trail up the hill. Continue for ~75 yards to a stone ledge with a US Forest Service benchmark. Take the big steps down and proceed until you emerge at the cliffs.
Typical Conditions[edit]
The spur trail is rather rocky and inclined at times, but the rhododendron that once made the spur trail somewhat difficult to navigate have been cleared.
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
No fee or permit to visit
After the Hike[edit]
If the nearby firetower on Camp Creek Bald is open, then tremendous views can be observed. Recommended second leg for a hike up here on Viking Mountain.
After hikes in 2009, pizza and pasta were enjoyed at the Brick Oven Italian Restaurant in Greeneville, TN (follow TN107 back to 1001 W Main Street).
Misc. Information[edit]
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Photos[edit]
View of Blackstack Cliffs from parking area
