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Join us for a hike up to Headwaters Trail. We will hike along Rocky Fork Creek and take in Mountain views from Whiteoak Flats Overlook. This hike has both scenic cascades and mountain vistas. It is recommended to bring water and hiking shoes and dress for the weather.
Well behaved pets are allowed but must be on a physical leash.
Distance: 6.0 miles Moderate hike
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 Ashville/ 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 Ashville 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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