Brief Description:
This trail takes us to a
waterfall in the Rock Creek Gorge Scenic Area near where TN30 intersects with US64.
Length:
3.5 miles
Difficulty Rating:
Easy
Elevation Gain:
minimal elevation gain
Hike Leader:
Randy Morris,
423-650-0485 . Call him in
advance. Leave a message if he does not answer.
Directions to the Trailhead:
Call
Randy at
423-650-0485 to confirm attendance or
if you have any questions and to get the time and directions for meeting
at the trailhead.
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
Post Trip Report:
We left the trailhead on a beautiful fall afternoon with 7 hikers. We
returned with more than 8—nine in fact! The two creek crossings were no
problem as the
dry
weather had seriously curtailed the flow in the creek. There was a
steady stream at the falls however and the fall colors (although not
peak by any means) were quite nice. We also enjoyed viewing the very
large white oak and white pines along the bottom of the trail and the
hemlocks (still unaffected at this point by the adelgid) on the upper
end. We did see some nice asters that were in bloom also along the trail
and were privileged to gain knowledge of the local flora from Leon Bates
who shared some of his great wildflower and tree knowledge with us. This
trail is really close and a great little trail for a Sunday afternoon
hike. Hikers making the trip were Leon Bates, Jane Bohannon, Joanne
Jackson, Bob and Effaleda Lee, Kalin Morris, Taylor Morris, Karen Young
and hike leader Randy Morris.
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