Near Rock Creek Falls Trail #148
Upper Rock Creek Falls
Near Rock Creek Falls Trail #148
Lower Rock Creek Falls

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Rock Creek Falls Trail #148

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A nice out-and-back trail featuring a beautiful creek and two waterfalls.
1.7
mi
Distance
982
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.66mi
Distance
982ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
3,364ft
High Point
2,382ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Starting out of Rock Creek Recreation Area and campground, this trail climbs gradually along Rock Creek into Unaka Wilderness Area ending at Rock Creek Falls. At 0.3 miles the trail splits and continues straight entering the wilderness area. The trail crosses Rock Creek four times, the first crossing coming at 0.5 miles. The second crossing at 0.9, the third at 1.4 and the final crossing at 1.8 miles. At the 2 mile mark there will be a trail on the left that drops down to Lower !Rock Creek Falls. At 2.3 miles the trail ends at Upper !Rock Creek Falls.

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Contributors
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