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Join us for a two-mile hike up Whitehouse Cliffs Trail. This hike offers views of Flint Mountain, Black Stacks, Little and Big Bald, Frozen Knob, Higgins Ridge and so much more. We will observe the sunset before descending the mountain. It is recommended to bring water and hiking shoes. Sorry no pets. This hike is intended for adults and children who are capable of hiking two miles with 2,000 feet of elevation change. We will finish our hike in the dark, please bring a headlamp or flashlight.

*Please bring a headlamp or flashlight water and hiking apparel*

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.