Rocky Fork Falls (Unicoi)

Rocky Fork Falls is a 10-foot waterfall on its namesake in Unicoi County, Tennessee.  The waterfall is located in Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 36.04310,-82.55536
Waterfall GPS: 36.04292,-82.55507

Directions:

From Erwin, head east on I-26 for about 6 miles to exit 43.  Turn left on US-19W and then immediate right to stay on the highway.  In 1.1 miles, bear right onto TN-352 west.  Go 4.8 miles and turn right onto Rocky Fork Road.  In 0.5 miles, you can see the waterfall from the road.  There is a parking space on the right just past the falls.  Note the road is very narrow, only park in designated spaces.

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Hike Description:

Walk back on the road a few feet to see the waterfall or climb down to the creek.

Blog Entries:

25-Jul-2024: Rocky Fork Hike