This event is now history, but we have many more wonderful programs in store for you!
Have you ever been to the top of a mountain and wondered what mountains, ridges and distant geographic features you were looking at? Join Ranger Jeff for National Trails Day to discover the distant peaks at the top of Whitehouse Cliffs. Along our hike we will see Whitehouse Cliffs, cove forest, the aftermath of tropical storm Helene and of course distant mountain peaks including two states, two national forests, the Appalachian Trail and so much more.
This hike is 2 miles round trip, and it is considered Strenuous.
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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