Brief Description:
This trail takes us to a
waterfall in the Rock Creek Gorge near where TN30 intersects with US64.
Length:
3.5 miles
Difficulty Rating:
Easy
Elevation Gain:
minimal elevation gain
Hike Leader:
Randy Morris, 338-9464 (h)
Trail Map
Directions to the Trailhead:
We will
leave from Hardee’s in Ocoee at 1:45 p.m. The trail head is on Hwy. 30 about
100 yards from US 64.
Trail Description:
This trail, located near the Hwy 30/64 intersection, goes to
a nice waterfall in the Rock Creek Gorge Scenic Area. Although the hike is
easy, please be aware there are two stream
crossings which could require
wading if there has been recent rainfall. When dry, these are easy
“rock-hops”. The trail head is on Hwy. 30 about 100 yards from US 64. When
we get to the end of the trail at the falls, anyone desiring can join me for
a “bushwhack” up the side of the hill to see the larger upper waterfall that
few people view. This bushwhack is why I am scheduling this as an early year
hike. We will leave from Hardee’s in Ocoee at 1:45 p.m. Call Randy at
338-9464 by Saturday evening March 21 to confirm attendance or if you have
any questions.
Post Trip Report:
Fifteen
hikers and two dogs turned out for a hike on the Scenic Spur Trail along
Rock Creek just off Hwy. 64 on an
absolutely
beautiful spring afternoon. There was sufficient water in the creek to make
the falls and cascades beautiful without making the creek crossings overly
difficult. It was possible to “rock-hop” without getting wet, but some chose
to take the safest way across and wade. It was
almost
like being in the Smokies for a hike with all of the people in the area—both
hikers and bikers as I have never seen the trailhead parking lot so full! In
fact, we met club members Bill and Carol Kamm along with some out-of-state
visitors on our return trip. Everyone enjoyed the relatively easy hike up to
the cascades and small, but beautiful waterfall. Four hikers and Jake made
the “bushwhack” trek up the side of the ridge to view the upper falls which
are larger with a greater vertical drop. Hikers making the trip were club
members Jane
Bohannon,
Ann Gray, Rick & Brenda Harris (and Jake), Jolynn & Kenneth Johnson, Al
Rymer, Aggie Scott, Mickey Walls, Karen Young, Debbie Zuidema, and Randy
Morris, hike leader. Guests were Elaine Allman, Ray Seaton (and Jack) and
Sherri Stewart.
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