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Tea Kettle Falls Hike

4.5 (2 Ratings)
This hike leads to a unique rock shelter and waterfall.
1.2
mi
Distance
145
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.19mi
Distance
145ft
Elevation Gain
182ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,258ft
High Point
1,189ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trailhead parking area is located along a steeply graded gravel road. Four wheel drive is highly recommended. Park in the open field near the trailhead. Follow the well-traveled singletrack trail into the forest and look for pink taped blazes on tree limbs. Continue until you come to the a small stream crossing. Shortly afterward there is a spring, which forms a small waterfall down the left side of the trail. Follow the trail until you get to the edge of Warm Fork creek. Here, you'll need to wade across to access the waterfall. Approximately 500 feet from the creek you'll noticed a 40 foot tall falls pouring down from a rock shelter. Return to the parking lot using the same way back.

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