Join us for a guided hike to a secret waterfall deep in the hollers of Rocky Fork. Along our hike we will pass by mature cove forest, an old logging pond, mountain streams, Flint Field, and a hidden waterfall. This hike is a moderate hike totaling 3.5-4 miles. Most of the hike is on designated trails, the last .05 mile will be off trail. Please dress for the weather, it is recommended to wear waterproof hiking boots, we will be rock hopping across Flint Creek to access the waterfall location.
Directions: From Johnson City/ Erwin take I-26 South and get off at exit 43, follow the brown signs to Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park. Turn right on TN 352 for approximately 6 miles until you arrive at Rocky Fork Road on your right. Take Rocky Fork Road for 0.8 of a mile until you reach the gravel parking lot.
From Asheville/ Mars Hill NC take I-26 North and get off at Exit 50, the first Exit in Tennessee, take a left on Upper Higgins Road for 0.6 of a mile, turn right on Old Asheville Highway for 2.2 miles, turn Left on Rocky Fork Road for 0.8 of a mile until you arrive at the gravel parking lot.
Program Host: Jeff Sweeney
Contact Email: Jeffrey.Sweeney@tn.gov
Contact Phone: 423-673-5345
Meeting Place: Interpretive Fire Pit Parking Lot / Location Map
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